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Faringdon

City in Swindon, United Kingdom

Overview

Faringdon is a picturesque historic town set between Oxford and Swindon in the Vale of the White Horse. Known for its quirky Faringdon Folly, charming market square, and blend of rural English heritage, the town offers a quiet yet engaging escape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Swindon
Population
7,121
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.66°, -1.59°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,312
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-9.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
806 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
223.0
Airport
BZZ
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.

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