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Askern, United Kingdom
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Askern is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,570. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 5,570 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.6164°, -1.1524° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,408 |
| Median Age | 41.6 years |
About Askern
Askern is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,570. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Askern vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Askern vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,408 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,408 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 507 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.9% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $208,260 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,110 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,228 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6164°N, 1.1524°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Askern has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 39.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Total Area | 228.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.9% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
Schools in Askern
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Spa Academy Askern | - | - | - | - |
| Askern Moss Road Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Askern
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Rotherham Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erewash Sound | - | MP3 |
Museums in Askern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum | ||||
| Castleford Forum Museum | ||||
| Clifton Park Museum | ||||
| Cusworth Hall | ||||
| Danum Gallery, Library and Museum | ||||
| Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum | ||||
| Magna Science Adventure Centre | ||||
| Maurice Dobson Museum | ||||
| Pontefract Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Air Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Transport Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Transport Trust | ||||
| York And Lancaster Regimental Museum |
Libraries in Askern
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askern Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Bawtry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bessacarr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bircotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Conisbrough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinnington Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Featherstone Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Garforth Library & One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasbrough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Intake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mexborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorends Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontefract Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawmarsh Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Elmsall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprotbrough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Gardens Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warmsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wath upon Dearne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wombwell Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Askern
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Market Hall | |||||
| Centenary Markets | |||||
| Corn Exchange | |||||
| Dinnington Market | |||||
| Doncaster Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Goose Hill Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Mexborough Market | |||||
| Outdoor Market | |||||
| Pontefract Market Hall | |||||
| Pontefract Outdoor Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart | |||||
| South Elmsall Market |
Cafes in Askern
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Askern
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Askern
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Brewery | ||||
| Chin Chin Brewing Company | ||||
| Crooked Brewery | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Hilltop Brewery Tap | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Mill Brewery | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Thomas Fawcett |
Stadiums & Teams in Askern
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Askern
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanbeck Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Askern
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Askern Drop + Collect Post Office | |
| Askern Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Askern
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Askern Methodist Church | |
| St Peter |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Askern
What is the population of Askern?
Askern has a population of 5,570 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
Is Askern expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,408, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,260 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Askern?
Askern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Askern?
The unemployment rate in Askern is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $854. There are 507 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Askern?
The median home value in Askern is $208,260. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,110. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.
How are the schools in Askern?
22.7% of adults in Askern hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Askern?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Askern is 7.1% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 4% Asian. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.9% of residents have a disability.