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Alnwick, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Alnwick is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,116. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,116 Population 4/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,116
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units3,246

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population8,116
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates55.4132°, -1.7056°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Alnwick

Alnwick is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,116. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Alnwick has a population of 8,116 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,116
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Alnwick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Alnwick is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 739 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alnwick vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)739

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Alnwick is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,246 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units3,246

Property Tax

Alnwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates55.4132°N, 1.7056°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 127 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 100 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Alnwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Alnwick

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lindisfarne Middle School - - - -
St Paul's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Barndale School - - - -
NCEA Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School - - - -
Swansfield Park Primary School - - - -
The Duchess's Community High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alnwick

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alnwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bailiffgate Museum
Constable's Tower
Ferryman’s Hut Museum
Grace Darling Museum
Model Railway
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
Northumberland Museum and Archives
The Hardy Store & Mesuem

Libraries in Alnwick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick Library0.0
Amble Library0.0
Seahouses Library0.0

Hotels in Alnwick

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bailiffgate Hotel
Dirty Bottles Hotel
Hogshead Inn
The Cookie Jar
The Oaks Hotel
The White Swan Hotel

Restaurants in Alnwick

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Di Sopra
Efe's
Hardy's Bistro
Mumbai
Ristorante Tirreno
SherKhan of Alnwick
Sonnet Restaurant
The Treehouse

Cafes in Alnwick

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buffet Stop Cafe
Copperfields
Costa
Courtyard Cafe
Flower Cafe
Grannies
Henry's
Lions Den Cafe
Mean Bean Coffee
Melvyn's Café
Northern Angels
Origami Cafe
Starbucks
Station Buffet
Strawberry Lounge
The Bakery
The Pavilion
The Rolling Pin
Yan's Cantonese

Theatres in Alnwick

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnwick Playhouse

Monuments in Alnwick

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brizlee Tower
Camphill Column
Tenantry Column

Castles in Alnwick

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnwick Castle

Dentists in Alnwick

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnwick Dental Practice
Butterworth
Genix Dental Clinic
Market Street Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Alnwick

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Robson & Prescott Alnwick

Train Stations in Alnwick

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lionheart

Bus Stations in Alnwick

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnwick Bus Station

Gas Stations in Alnwick

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso

Banks in Alnwick

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub
Newcastle Building Society

Gyms in Alnwick

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

No Limits
Real Fitness
Tru Physio & Yoga

Golf Courses in Alnwick

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnwick Castle Golf Club

Breweries in Alnwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
VIP Brewery

Airports Near Alnwick

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alnwick

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alnwick Post Office
Wagonway Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alnwick

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Chapel of Ease
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Methodist Church
Salvation Army
St James's Church Centre
St Michael
St Paul's
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Alnwick

What is the population of Alnwick?

Alnwick has a population of 8,116 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Alnwick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alnwick?

Alnwick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Alnwick?

The unemployment rate in Alnwick is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 739 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alnwick?

The median home value in Alnwick is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Alnwick?

30.7% of adults in Alnwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Alnwick?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alnwick is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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