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Backbarrow, United Kingdom
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Backbarrow is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 512. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 512 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2555°, -2.9882° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,161 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Backbarrow
Backbarrow is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Backbarrow vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Backbarrow vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,161 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 47 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $299,367 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 205 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2555°N, 2.9882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Backbarrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,722.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Backbarrow
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Bridge CE School | — | — | — | — |
| Leven Valley C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Backbarrow
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Backbarrow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood | ||||
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Dove Cottage | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Furness Abbey Visitor Centre | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Laurel and Hardy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Sir John Barrow Cottage | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The Lumberjills' Story | ||||
| The Ruskin Museum | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Backbarrow
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Askam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalton-in-Furness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Backbarrow
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Barrow Outdoor Market | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Backbarrow
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Backbarrow
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Backbarrow
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Backbarrow
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Backbarrow
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Backbarrow
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Backbarrow
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Coniston Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Backbarrow
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Backbarrow
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Backbarrow
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cartmel Fell Post Office | |
| Greenodd Post Office | |
| Leven Valley Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Backbarrow
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Street Centre | ||
| Unity | ||
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Backbarrow
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Colton Parish Church, Holy Trinity | |
| Rookhow | |
| Silver lane Methodist Church | |
| St Annes | |
| St Anthony's Church | |
| St Luke's Church | |
| St Mary's Church, Stavely in Cartmel | |
| St Paul's Church | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| Tottlebank Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Backbarrow?
Backbarrow has a population of 512 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Backbarrow expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Backbarrow?
Backbarrow 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 58°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.
How is the job market in Backbarrow?
Backbarrow has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 47 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Backbarrow?
The median home value in Backbarrow is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Backbarrow?
50.0% of adults in Backbarrow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Backbarrow?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.