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Thurleigh, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Thurleigh is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 694. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
694 Population 3/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,342 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,342 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$401,486 home value, $1,309/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population694
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 12%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,342
Per Capita$52,342
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$401,486
Rent$1,309
Ownership64.6%
Housing Units278

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+50.9%

Community

Population694
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates52.2147°, -0.4635°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$52,342
Median Age39.5 years

About Thurleigh

Thurleigh is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 694. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Thurleigh has a population of 694 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 219.1 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (17.2%), with 12.3% White, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.4% of residents. 3.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

694
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above United Kingdom avg
219.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.4%
9% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 14.6%

Social Characteristics

Thurleigh vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Thurleigh is $52,342, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,342 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,007, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments. 31.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thurleigh vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,342
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,342
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home31.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Thurleigh is $401,486, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,309 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 64.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 278 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$401,486
42% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,309
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.6%
Owner-Occupied64.6%
Renter-Occupied35.4%
Housing Units278

Property Tax

Thurleigh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area219.1 sq mi (567.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.2147°N, 0.4635°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 119 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 91 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 75 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 78 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 60 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 59 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 33 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 106 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 133 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 119 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 127 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Thurleigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
High School+50.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area219.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home31.4%

Schools in Thurleigh

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thurleigh Primary School
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Radio Stations near Thurleigh

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio MP3
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rutland and Stamford Sound MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3

Museums in Thurleigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Cowper and Newton Museum
Fire Museum
Garden City Collection Study Centre
Irchester Railway Museum
John Bunyan museum
Letchworth Community Museum
Military Intelligence Museum
Moot Hall
MT Museum
Museum at One Garden City
Museums and YMCA Canteen
Panacea Museum
Rushden Hall and Museum
Rushden Historical Transport Society
S.O.44 Museum
St Neots Museum
The Higgins
The International Garden Cities Exhibition
Thurleigh Museum
Wellingborough Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Thurleigh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ampthill Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Bromham Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Burton Latimer Library0.0
Finedon Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Irchester Library0.0
Irthlingborough Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Letchworth Library0.0
Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Potton Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Raunds Library0.0
Rushden Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
Shefford Library0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Thrapston Library0.0
Wellingborough Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wollaston Library0.0
Wootton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thurleigh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Harpur Square
Market Square
Olney Market
St Paul's Square
The Green House
Thrapston Livestock Market

Breweries in Thurleigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
B&T Brewery
Brewpoint
Hart Family Brewers
Potton Brewery
Three Hills Brewing
Weldon Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Thurleigh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Thurleigh

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Thurleigh

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thurleigh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Thurleigh Mobile Service

Treatment Centers in Thurleigh

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thurleigh

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peter
Thurleigh Baptist Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurleigh

What is the population of Thurleigh?

Thurleigh has a population of 694 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 219.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Thurleigh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,342, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $401,486 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Thurleigh?

Thurleigh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thurleigh?

The unemployment rate in Thurleigh is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,007. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thurleigh?

The median home value in Thurleigh is $401,486. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,309. The homeownership rate is 64.6%.

How are the schools in Thurleigh?

34.7% of adults in Thurleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Thurleigh?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Thurleigh is 12.3% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 17.2% Asian. 85.4% of residents speak only English at home. 3.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.

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