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Banks, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Banks is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,572. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,572 Population 19/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,390 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,390 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$290,587 home value, $1,210/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,572
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,390
Per Capita$48,390
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$290,587
Rent$1,210
Ownership71.6%
Housing Units1,429

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+51.0%

Community

Population3,572
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates53.6833°, -2.9167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$48,390
Median Age44.3 years

About Banks

Banks is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,572. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Banks has a population of 3,572 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 4.2% 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

3,572
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above United Kingdom avg
187.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Banks vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Banks is $48,390, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,390 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $931, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 325 business establishments. 25.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Banks vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,390
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,390
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)325

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Banks is $290,587, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,429 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,587
3% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.6%
Owner-Occupied71.6%
Renter-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units1,429

Property Tax

Banks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates53.6833°N, 2.9167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (May) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.8 139 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 51 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 54 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 54 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 91 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 56 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 62 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Banks has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and May the driest (2.2").

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30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.0%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area187.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Schools in Banks

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's Church of England Primary School
Larkfield Primary School
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Peterhouse School
Marshside Primary School
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School
Banks Methodist School
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Radio Stations near Banks

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 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
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Central Radio North West MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Leyland MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio Alty MP3 192 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM AAC 64 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Banks

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Fleetwood Museum
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
North West Museum of Road Transport
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Showtown Blackpool
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
The Atkinson
World of Glass

Libraries in Banks

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anchorsholme Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Cleveleys Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Edda0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Formby Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garstang Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moor Park Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Anne's Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Banks

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Burscough Wharf
Fleetwood Market
Foxhall Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Small Outdoor Market
Springfield Market

Cafes in Banks

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Langdons

Gas Stations in Banks

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banks Filling Station
Crossens Filling Station

Golf Courses in Banks

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southport Golf Academy

Breweries in Banks

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Red Star Brewary

Stadiums & Teams in Banks

TeamLeagueDivision
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Banks

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 Banks

42 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 AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bryn Gates AirfieldSmall Airport
Bryngwyn Bach AirfieldSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Chirk AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Frandley House AirstripSmall Airport
Hawksview AirstripSmall Airport
Haydock Park AirstripSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring ClubSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
RAF WoodvaleSmall Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport
The Plassey AirstripSmall Airport
Trench Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Warrington AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Banks

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Preston New Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Banks

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashton Health Centre
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banks

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crossens Methodist Church
St Stephen-in-the-Banks
St. John'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 Banks

What is the population of Banks?

Banks has a population of 3,572 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48.1% male.

Is Banks expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,390, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,587 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Banks?

Banks has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Banks?

The unemployment rate in Banks is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $931. There are 325 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Banks?

The median home value in Banks is $290,587. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 71.6%.

How are the schools in Banks?

30.0% of adults in Banks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Banks?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Banks is 3.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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