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Wavendon, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wavendon is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,309. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,309 Population 41/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,564 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,564 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$418,079 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Wavendon

Wavendon

Wavendon is a village and civil parish in the south east of the Milton Keynes urban area, in Buckinghamshire, England.

People

Population2,309
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,564
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$418,079
Rent$1,249
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units924

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+51.6%

Community

Population2,309
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates52.0254°, -0.6741°
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$52,564
Median Age40.6 years

About Wavendon

Wavendon is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,309. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 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.

Wavendon has a population of 2,309 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly Asian (20.9%), with 10.7% White, 3.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,309
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
56.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Wavendon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wavendon is $52,564, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 210 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wavendon vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,564
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wavendon is $418,079, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 924 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$418,079
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units924

Property Tax

Wavendon 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 305 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

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates52.0254°N, 0.6741°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 115 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 111 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 92 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 70 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 128 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 58 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 103 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 114 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 150 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 130 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) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Wavendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.6%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area56.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Wavendon

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monkston Primary School - - - -
Wavendon Gate School - - - -
Brooklands Farm Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Wavendon C of E Primary - - - -
Glebe Farm School - - - -
Walton High - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wavendon

27 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
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
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford - MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
BFBS UK - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) - MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
IANL islam, islamic MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Wavendon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Abington Park Museum
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Central Museum
Cowper and Newton Museum
Fire Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
John Bunyan museum
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Moot Hall
MT Museum
Museum of Leathercraft
Museums and YMCA Canteen
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Newground Farm
Panacea Museum
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Pitstone Green Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
S.O.44 Museum
Teleprinter Hall
The Canal Museum
The Higgins
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Thurleigh Museum
Trenchard Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Wavendon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abington Library0.0
Ampthill Library0.0
Aylesbury Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Bromham Library0.0
Bury Park & Community Resource Centre0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Earls Barton Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Houghton Regis Library0.0
Hunsbury Library0.0
Ivinghoe Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Leagrave Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Lewsey Community Centre and Library0.0
Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Northamptonshire Central Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Toddington Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Wing Community Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wollaston Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wavendon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Berko Boot Fair
Harpur Square
Northampton Market
Olney Market
Open Market
St Paul's Square
Temporary Market
Temporary Market
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Restaurants in Wavendon

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gunaydin
Nando's

Cafes in Wavendon

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Nero
Costa
Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Wavendon

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Stables

Clinics in Wavendon

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brooklands Health Centre

Dentists in Wavendon

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MK Dental Practice
MK Smiles
Rinse Dental Hygiene Island

Gas Stations in Wavendon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tesco
Wavendon Gate

Shopping Malls in Wavendon

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Centre

Breweries in Wavendon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Weldon Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wavendon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wavendon

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 Wavendon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wavendon

39 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adult ICU
Antenatal and Postnatal wards
Breast Screening
Breast Unit entrance A
Breast Unit entrance B
Cardiac Centre - Ground floor
Cardiology/ECG 1st floor
Chemotherapy
Children's Outpatients
Community Diagnostic Centre
Day Assessment Unit
Eaglestone Health Centre
Eye Clinic
Imaging
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology
L&D Orthopaedic
Limb fitting
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Luton Chiropratic Clinic
Maternity
Maternity Triage
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
Mortuary
NICU
Outpatients
Paeds ED
Pre Op
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
SSSU
The Clinic MK
Theatres 7-14
Urology
Ward 34
Wards 20 - 26
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End
Zone E
Zone H

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wavendon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
St Mary's Church

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 Wavendon

What is the population of Wavendon?

Wavendon has a population of 2,309 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Wavendon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,564, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $418,079 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wavendon?

Wavendon 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 Wavendon?

The unemployment rate in Wavendon is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wavendon?

The median home value in Wavendon is $418,079. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

How are the schools in Wavendon?

35.8% of adults in Wavendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wavendon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wavendon is 10.7% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 20.9% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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