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Accrington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Accrington is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 35,318. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
35,318 Population 1,128/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,433 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,433 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$162,720 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population35,318
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,128/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,433
Per Capita$44,433
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,720
Rent$1,111
Ownership63.3%
Housing Units14,127

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+42.7%

Community

Population35,318
Population Density1,128 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates53.7538°, -2.3586°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,433
Median Age39.9 years

About Accrington

Accrington is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 35,318. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Accrington has a population of 35,318 with a density of 1,128 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (15.3%), with 3.2% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

35,318
Total Population
1,128
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above United Kingdom avg
31.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.7%

Social Characteristics

Accrington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Accrington is $44,433, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,433 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $854, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,214 business establishments. 17.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Accrington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,433
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,433
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)3,214

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Accrington is $162,720, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 14,127 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,720
42% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.3%
Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units14,127

Property Tax

Climate in Accrington

Accrington has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1213 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.3° / 10.2° 105.4
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -1.8° / 11.4° 122.3
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -1.4° / 14.1° 98.3
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F -1.5° / 16.6° 52.5
May 10.9°C / 52°F 3.1° / 19.6° 73.5
Jun 13.7°C / 57°F 5.7° / 23.8° 77.3
Jul 15.3°C / 60°F 8.4° / 26.2° 110.5
Aug 15.3°C / 60°F 7.9° / 24.5° 100.9
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.2° / 22.2° 97.4
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 16.3° 133.6
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F -1° / 13.6° 107.5
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -2.3° / 11.1° 133.6
Accrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density1,128/sq mi
Coordinates53.7538°N, 2.3586°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 139 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 138 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 32 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 32 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 111 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 113 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 39 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 34 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 32 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 34 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Accrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.7%
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,128/sq mi
Total Area31.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home17.7%

Schools in Accrington

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peel Park Primary School - - - -
The Hollins - - - -
St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School - - - -
Accrington Woodnook Primary School - - - -
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School - - - -
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School - - - -
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Accrington

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Accrington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
British in India
Bury Transport Museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Haworth Art Gallery
Heaton Park Tramway
Heaton Park Tramway
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Higher Mill
Horwich Heritage Centre
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Ribchester Roman Museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Slaidburn Archive
The Bolton Steam Museum
The Fusilier Museum
The Whitaker
Touchstones
Towneley Hall
Whitakers' Mill

Libraries in Accrington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abraham Moss Library0.0
Abraham Moss Library0.0
Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre0.0
Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre0.0
Accrington Library0.0
Adlington Library0.0
Ainsworth Library0.0
Alkrington Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Balderstone Library0.0
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Breightmet Library0.0
Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre0.0
Broughton Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Bury Library0.0
Central Library Farnworth0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Clitheroe Library0.0
Coal CLough Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Coronation Road Community Centre and Library0.0
Darwen Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Harwood Library0.0
Haslingden Library0.0
Heaton Library and Children's Centre0.0
Heywood Library0.0
High Street Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Little Hulton Library0.0
Little Lever Library0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Lower Kersal Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
North City Library0.0
North City Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Oswaldtwistle Library0.0
Prestwich Library0.0
Radcliffe Library0.0
Ramsbottom Library0.0
Rawtenstall Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Roman Road Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Smallbridge Library0.0
Swinton Library0.0
The Avenue Library & Learning Centre0.0
The Avenue Library & Learning Centre0.0
The Barlow0.0
Tottington Centre0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Tyldesley Library0.0
Walkden Library0.0
Wardle Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Accrington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accrington Market Hall
Admirals market
Blackburn Market
Bowlee Car Boot
Burnley Market Hall
Bury Indoor Market
Bury Market
Clitheroe Market
Colne Market Hall
Farnworth Indoor Market
Harpurhey Market
Junction 12
Market Hall
Pendle Rise
Radcliffe Market
Rawtenstall Market
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Rochdale Indoor Markets
The Market
The Market
Tommyfield Market
Westhoughton Market

Restaurants in Accrington

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jade Garden

Cafes in Accrington

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Lily Maes
The Creative Cactus

Cinemas in Accrington

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vue

Dentists in Accrington

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baxenden Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Accrington

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mearley Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Accrington

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accrington
Huncoat

Bus Stations in Accrington

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accrington Bus Station George Slynn Bus Station

Gas Stations in Accrington

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Esso
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Accrington

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Lloyds Bank
RBS
Santander

Shopping Malls in Accrington

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Street Shopping Centre
Accrington Arndale Centre

Gyms in Accrington

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Gym

Golf Courses in Accrington

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baxenden Golf Course
Green Haworth Golf Club

Breweries in Accrington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bank Top Brewery
Eagle's Crag Brewery
J. W. Lees & Co.
Rivington Brewing Co.
Three B's Brewery
Thwaites Brewery
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
Wakey Wakey Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Accrington

TeamLeagueDivision
Moor Lane
The Falcon Fire Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Accrington

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Accrington

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Accrington

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Accrington Post Office
Avenue Parade Sub Post Office

Treatment Centers in Accrington

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Boston House
St Michael's Lodge
The Priory
The Priory Elton Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Accrington

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St John the Baptist
St Augustine
St Clement
St James, Accrington
St Mary Magdalen
St Paul's, Accrington
St. John's Church
Trinity Community Church

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UFO Sightings
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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 Accrington

What is the population of Accrington?

Accrington has a population of 35,318 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,128 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Accrington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,433, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,720 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Accrington?

Accrington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

How is the job market in Accrington?

The unemployment rate in Accrington is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $854. There are 3,214 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Accrington?

The median home value in Accrington is $162,720. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.

How are the schools in Accrington?

25.2% of adults in Accrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Accrington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Accrington is 3.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 15.3% Asian. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.0% of residents have a disability.

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