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Atherstone, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Atherstone is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,237. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,237 Population 6,980/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,921 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,921 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$332,471 home value, $1,273/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,237
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density6,980/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,921
Per Capita$50,921
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$332,471
Rent$1,273
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units4,495

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+42.4%

Community

Population11,237
Population Density6,980 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates52.5754°, -1.5469°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$50,921
Median Age45.6 years

About Atherstone

Atherstone is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,237. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Atherstone has a population of 11,237 with a density of 6,980 people per square mile, spread across 160.8 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.5%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

11,237
Total Population
6,980
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above United Kingdom avg
160.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Atherstone vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Atherstone is $50,921, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,921 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,023 business establishments. 26.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Atherstone vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,921
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,921
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,023

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home26.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Atherstone is $332,471, 18% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,273 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,495 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$332,471
18% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,273
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units4,495

Property Tax

Climate in Atherstone

Atherstone has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 695 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 40.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 49.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.7
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.0
Atherstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area160.8 sq mi (416.5 km²)
Population Density6,980/sq mi
Coordinates52.5754°N, 1.5469°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 41 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 123 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 102 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 110 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 55 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 33 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 59 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 86 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 62 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 100 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 114 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Atherstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.4%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6,980/sq mi
Total Area160.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home26.5%

Schools in Atherstone

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woodside C of E Primary School - - - -
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School - - - -
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy - - - -
The Queen Elizabeth Academy - - - -
Outwoods Primary School - - - -
Racemeadow Primary Academy - - - -
Witherley Church of England Primary School - - - -
OneSchool Global - - - -
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Radio Stations near Atherstone

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
LBC UK news talk, talk AAC 48 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
BBC World Service (128k) news, talk UNKNOWN
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
Derby Sound - MP3 128 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
BritAsia Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Box UK Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
Burton Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Faza - MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio UTSAV - AAC 80 kbps
Amber Sound FM - AAC+ 48 kbps
Sanskar Radio - MP3 128 kbps
EAVA FM - MP3 96 kbps
BBC CWR - UNKNOWN
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
Brumside Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) - AAC 48 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seerah - AAC 80 kbps
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
Skylab Radio - MP3
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
Radio Horton - MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
Kohinoor Radio - MP3 320 kbps
SYNK Radio dance, drum and bass MP3
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Sabras Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio - AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Ambur Radio - MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio Rap hip-hop, rap MP3

Museums in Atherstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2 Tone Music Museum Village
Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Bedworth Heritage Centre
Bosworth Field Visitor Centre
Calke Abbey
Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Watch Museum
Diseworth Heritage Centre
Donington-le-Heath Manor House
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Hinckley and District Museum
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Meter Room Project Space & Studios
Middleton Hall
Midland Air Museum
Moira Furnace Museum
National Fairground Museum
National Motorcycle Museum
North Warwickshire Museum and Community Hub
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Sinai Park House
Sir John Moore Museum
Snibston Colliery Park
Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Statfold Barn Railway and Museum
The Barn Museum
Village Museum

Libraries in Atherstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashby Library0.0
Assembly Rooms Library0.0
Balsall Common Library0.0
Barton Under Needwood Community Library0.0
Bell Green Library0.0
Bulkington Library & Information Centre0.0
Burbage Library0.0
Burton Library0.0
Caludon Library0.0
Canley Community Library0.0
Castle Bromwich Library0.0
Castle Vale Library0.0
Chelmsley Wood Library0.0
Chester House0.0
Coalville Library0.0
Coleshill Library0.0
Coundon Library0.0
Coventry University Lanchester Library0.0
Earl Shilton Library0.0
Earlsdon Library0.0
Fentham Library0.0
Finham Community Library0.0
Foleshill Community Library0.0
Glebe Farm Public Library0.0
Hinckley Library0.0
Hobs Moat Library0.0
Jubilee Crescent Community Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Keresley Library & Information Centre0.0
Kingsbury Library & Information Centre0.0
Kingshurst Library0.0
Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Market Bosworth Library0.0
Marston Green Public Library0.0
Meriden Library0.0
Newbold Verdon Library0.0
Nuneaton Library0.0
Our Library @ Newbold Verdon0.0
Shard End Library0.0
Sheldon Library0.0
Solihull Library & Arts Complex0.0
Stoke Community Library0.0
Swadlincote Library0.0
Tamworth Library0.0
The George Ward Centre0.0
Tile Hill Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwickshire Library & Information Service0.0
Water Orton Library0.0
Wolston Library & Children’s Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Atherstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bedworth Market
Burton Market Hall
Chelmsley Wood Car Boot Market (Tuesday/Friday)
Coalville Market (Closed)
Indoor Market
Indoor Market
Lea Marston Car Boot Market (Weekends/ Bank Holidays)
Market Place
St Editha's Square
Wood's Mini Market

Hotels in Atherstone

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chapel House Hotel
The Red Lion

Restaurants in Atherstone

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blakes
Herbs & Spice
Ikbal's
Maya
Oriental Chef
Raj Mahal
San Giovanni

Cafes in Atherstone

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artigiano
Cafe Resta
Costa
Darcie Mae's
Holly Lane Cafe
Leanne's Kitchen
Pinocchio Cafe
Sofia's Italian deli & kitchen
The Deli
The Old Bakery

Clinics in Atherstone

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherstone Phlebotomy Clinic

Dentists in Atherstone

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherstone Dental Practice
Long Street Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Atherstone

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oakfield Veterinary Group
Riversmeet Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Atherstone

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherstone

Bus Stations in Atherstone

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1636476349
GB #300111749

Gas Stations in Atherstone

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murco
Tesco
Tesco

Banks in Atherstone

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Atherstone

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloud9 Pilates studio
Kingdom Gym
The Fitness Station

Golf Courses in Atherstone

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atherstone Golf Club
Unique Indoor Golf

Breweries in Atherstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Byatt's Brewery
Byatt's Brewery
Church End Brewery
Leatherbritches Brewery
Merry Miner Brewery
Sperrin Brewey
Tollgate Brewery
Tower Brewery
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House

Stadiums & Teams in Atherstone

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Atherstone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Finmere Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Atherstone

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baddesley Ensor Post Office
Coleshill Road Post Office
Coleshill Road Post Office
Long Street Post Office
Mancetter Post Office
Ratcliffe Culey Post Office

Treatment Centers in Atherstone

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coventry North Community Mental Health Team

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atherstone

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints Parish Church
Church of Our Lady
Ridge Lane Methodist Church And Community Hall
St Benedict's Catholic Church
St Mary
St Peter
St Peter
The Parish Church of St Nicholas - Baddesley Ensor
Trinity Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Atherstone

What is the population of Atherstone?

Atherstone has a population of 11,237 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6,980 people per square mile, spread across 160.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Atherstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,921, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $332,471 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,273 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Atherstone?

Atherstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Atherstone?

Atherstone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 1,023 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Atherstone?

The median home value in Atherstone is $332,471. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

How are the schools in Atherstone?

24.8% of adults in Atherstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Atherstone?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Atherstone is 2.5% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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