Appley Bridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Appley Bridge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,270. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,270 Population 28/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Appley Bridge

Appley Bridge

Appley Bridge is a village in West Lancashire, England. It straddles the borders of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, England. It is located off Junction 27 of the M6 motorway and is nestled in the Douglas Valley alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

People

Population5,270
Density28/mi²
Veterans4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population5,270
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates53.5778°, -2.7209°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Appley Bridge

Appley Bridge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,270. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Appley Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates53.5778°N, 2.7209°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 M4.8 124 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 142 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 35 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 149 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 88 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 37 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 83 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 68 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 78 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 40 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 48 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 39 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Appley Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Appley Bridge

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shevington Vale Primary School - - - -
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Appley Bridge

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Appley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Catalyst Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Lymm Heritage Centre
Lytham Windmill
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribchester Roman Museum
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
World of Glass

Libraries in Appley Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Roman Road Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Appley Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blackburn Market
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leigh Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Preston New Markets
Rixton Car Boot
Small Outdoor Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Hotels in Appley Bridge

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wrightington Hotel

Restaurants in Appley Bridge

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Il Mulino
Pesto Dicconson Arms
Rivaj

Cafes in Appley Bridge

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Randall's Corner Cafe
The Gasket

Monuments in Appley Bridge

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skull House Skull

Train Stations in Appley Bridge

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Appley Bridge

Breweries in Appley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Three B's Brewery
Thwaites Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Appley Bridge

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Appley Bridge

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 Appley Bridge

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham 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
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford 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
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Appley Bridge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Appley Bridge Post Office

Treatment Centers in Appley Bridge

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in Appley Bridge

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
The Catholic Church of Saint Joseph

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Meteorites Near Appley Bridge

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Appley Bridge.

Name Year Description
Appley Bridge 1914

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 Appley Bridge

What is the population of Appley Bridge?

Appley Bridge has a population of 5,270 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Appley Bridge?

Appley Bridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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