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Woburn Sands, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Woburn Sands is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,074. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,074 Population 90/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 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, $1,314/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Woburn Sands

Woburn Sands

Woburn Sands is a town that straddles the border between Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire in England, and is part of the Milton Keynes urban area. The larger part of the town is in Woburn Sands civil parish, which is in the City of Milton Keynes, The built-up area of the town extends continuously to include much of the neighbouring parishes of Aspley Guise and Aspley Heath, with no natural boundaries to set them apart. The meandering boundary between Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire means the Lower and Middle Schools that serve all of the town are both in Aspley Guise CP. Bedfordshire Police and Thames Valley Police both deal with law enforcement issues in the town. At the 2021 Census, the population of the civil parish (only) was 3.646. The population of the contiguous built-up area was 4,310.

People

Population5,074
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$418,079
Rent$1,314
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units2,030

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)

Education

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

Community

Population5,074
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates52.0158°, -0.6498°
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 Age37.7 years

About Woburn Sands

Woburn Sands is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,074. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 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.

Woburn Sands has a population of 5,074 with a density of 90 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger 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 85.1% of residents. 2.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,074
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
37.7yrs
Median Age
3% below United Kingdom avg
56.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.1%
8% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 14.9%

Social Characteristics

Woburn Sands vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Woburn Sands is $52,564, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,564 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,011, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 462 business establishments. 36.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Woburn Sands vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,564
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,564
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)462

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.7%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home36.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Woburn Sands is $418,079, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,314 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,030 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$1,314
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units2,030

Property Tax

Woburn Sands 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 295 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

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.5 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates52.0158°N, 0.6498°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M4.8 117 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 110 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 93 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 72 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 79 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 67 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 57 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 105 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 138 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 116 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 128 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) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Woburn Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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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 Density90/sq mi
Total Area56.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone43.7%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home36.4%

Schools in Woburn Sands

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swallowfield Lower School — — — —
Fulbrook School — — — —
Fernwood School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Woburn Sands

26 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
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
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
BFBS UK — MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
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 Woburn Sands

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
Mossman Collection
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
Redbourn Village Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
S.O.44 Museum
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Teleprinter Hall
The Higgins
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Thurleigh Museum
Trenchard Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre
Wardown Park Museum
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Woburn Sands

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
Ivinghoe Library0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Leagrave Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Lewsey Community Centre and Library0.0
Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Luton Central 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
Stony Stratford Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Toddington Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
University 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 Woburn Sands

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

Hotels in Woburn Sands

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greens Hotel
The Fir Tree Inn

Restaurants in Woburn Sands

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deep Blue
Giovanni's Restaurant
Jalori
No 31 Tapas Bar & Kitchen
Nonna's
Sands Brasserie
Sun Kwong
The Whisk

Cafes in Woburn Sands

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
La Maria of Woburn Sands

Dentists in Woburn Sands

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woburn Sands Dental Practice

Train Stations in Woburn Sands

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woburn Sands

Gas Stations in Woburn Sands

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in Woburn Sands

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
NatWest

Breweries in Woburn Sands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewpoint
Mad Squirrel
The Chiltern Brewery
Weldon Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Woburn Sands

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Woburn Sands

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 Woburn Sands

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
Chatteris 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

Post Offices in Woburn Sands

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Woburn Sands Post Office

Treatment Centers in Woburn Sands

43 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
Johnstone's Chiropodist
L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology
L&D Orthopaedic
Limb fitting
Liverpool Road Health Centre
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Luton Chiropratic Clinic
Luton NHS Walk-in Centre
Maternity
Maternity Triage
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
Mortuary
NICU
Outpatients
Paeds ED
Pre Op
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
SSSU
The Atrium
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 Woburn Sands

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's
St Michael's Church
Woburn Sands Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
6
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Woburn Sands

What is the population of Woburn Sands?

Woburn Sands has a population of 5,074 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.7 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Woburn Sands 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 $1,314 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woburn Sands?

Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands?

The unemployment rate in Woburn Sands is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,011. There are 462 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woburn Sands?

The median home value in Woburn Sands is $418,079. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,314. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

How are the schools in Woburn Sands?

35.8% of adults in Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Woburn Sands is 10.7% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 20.9% Asian. 85.1% of residents speak only English at home. 2.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

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