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Upper Basildon, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Upper Basildon is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,405. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,405 Population 379/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$57,006 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,006 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$504,638 home value, $1,425/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Upper Basildon

Upper Basildon

Upper Basildon is a small village in the civil parish of Basildon, near to Pangbourne, in the English county of Berkshire. It has a church, dedicated to St. Stephen, built in 1964 in the shape of the Christian secret symbol of a fish. Basildon Church of England Primary School is located in School Lane.

People

Population1,405
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,006
Per Capita$57,006
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$504,638
Rent$1,425
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units562

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+53.9%

Community

Population1,405
Population Density379 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates51.4817°, -1.1408°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$57,006
Median Age43.4 years

About Upper Basildon

Upper Basildon is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,405. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Upper Basildon has a population of 1,405 with a density of 379 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (6%), with 1.3% Black, 4.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94% of residents. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,405
Total Population
379
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above United Kingdom avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.0%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Upper Basildon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Upper Basildon is $57,006, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,006 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments. 41.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Upper Basildon vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$57,006
24% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$57,006
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home41.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Upper Basildon is $504,638, 79% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,425 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 68.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 562 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$504,638
79% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,425
23% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.9%
Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Housing Units562

Property Tax

Upper Basildon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates51.4817°N, 1.1408°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 135 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 144 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 81 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Upper Basildon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.9%
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density379/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home41.3%

Schools in Upper Basildon

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bradfield College - - - -
Basildon C.E. Primary School - - - -
Bradfield College - - - -
St Andrew's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Upper Basildon

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Upper Basildon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Cole Museum of Zoology
Cole Museum of Zoology
Didcot Railway Centre
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Earth Trust Centre
Greenham Control Tower
GWR Museum
Milestones Museum
Museum Of English Rural Life
Pendon Museum
R112 Visitors Centre
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
The Pest House
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Signalling Centre
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Phone Box Museum
West Berkshire Museum
Willis Museum

Libraries in Upper Basildon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2 Library0.0
Abingdon Library0.0
Basingstoke Discovery Centre0.0
Battle Library0.0
Benson Library0.0
Berinsfield Library0.0
Burghfield Library0.0
Caversham Library0.0
Chineham Library0.0
Chinnor Library0.0
D6 Library0.0
Didcot Libary0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Goring Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
Kingsclere Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Lecture room0.0
Littlemore Library0.0
Lower Earley Library0.0
Mortimer Library0.0
Newbury Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Palmer Park Library0.0
Pangbourne Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
South Ham Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Spencers Wood Library0.0
Stokenchurch Community Library0.0
Thatcham Library0.0
The Learning Hub0.0
Theale Library0.0
Tilehurst Library0.0
University Reading Room & Special Collections0.0
Wallingford Libary0.0
Watlington Branch Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Woodcote Village Library0.0
Woodley Library0.0
Wren - Blackbird Leys Library & Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Upper Basildon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Car Boot Sale - The Kassam Stadium
Falaise Square
Fruit & Veg Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Market Place
Market Place
Reading Market
Reading Market
Wallingford Market Place

Cafes in Upper Basildon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Trust Tea Rooms

Breweries in Upper Basildon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Andwell Brewing Co
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom
Elusive Brewing
Loddon Brewery
Longdog Brewery
Old Luxters
Phantom Brewing Co.
Reading Brewery
Reading Brewery
Renegade Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Winkworth

Stadiums & Teams in Upper Basildon

TeamLeagueDivision
Palmer Park Stadium
Select Car Leasing Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Upper Basildon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Upper Basildon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Upper Basildon

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre
Shinfield Health Centre
Skin
Synexus Thames Valley Clinic
The Laser Clinic
ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership
Window to the Womb

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Basildon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Clement
St Stephens Church
St. Andrew's

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 Upper Basildon

What is the population of Upper Basildon?

Upper Basildon has a population of 1,405 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 379 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Upper Basildon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,006, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $504,638 (79% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Upper Basildon?

Upper Basildon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Upper Basildon?

Upper Basildon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Upper Basildon?

The median home value in Upper Basildon is $504,638. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,425. The homeownership rate is 68.9%.

How are the schools in Upper Basildon?

37.0% of adults in Upper Basildon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Upper Basildon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Basildon is 6% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 4.8% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability.

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