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Barlaston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Barlaston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,979. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,979 Population 45/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,452 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,452 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$316,892 home value, $1,261/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Barlaston

Barlaston

Barlaston is a village and civil parish in Staffordshire, England, halfway between Stoke-on-Trent and Stone. At the 2011 census, the population was 2,858.

People

Population1,979
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,452
Per Capita$50,452
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$316,892
Rent$1,261
Ownership70.8%
Housing Units792

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+52.5%

Community

Population1,979
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates52.9420°, -2.1705°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,452
Median Age45.7 years

About Barlaston

Barlaston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,979. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Barlaston has a population of 1,979 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 43.7 square miles. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (3.9%), with 3.4% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,979
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above United Kingdom avg
43.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.0%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Barlaston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Barlaston is $50,452, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,452 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $970, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 180 business establishments. 30.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Barlaston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,452
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,452
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)180

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home30.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Barlaston is $316,892, 12% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,261 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 70.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 792 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$316,892
12% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,261
8% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.8%
Owner-Occupied70.8%
Renter-Occupied29.2%
Housing Units792

Property Tax

Barlaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates52.9420°N, 2.1705°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 133 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 47 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 89 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 60 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 89 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 83 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 60 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 44 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 101 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 141 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 31 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 59 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Barlaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
4% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.5%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area43.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home30.1%

Schools in Barlaston

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Christ Church CofE First School - - - -
St Michael's CofE (C) First School - - - -
Fulford Primary School - - - -
Walton Priory Middle School - - - -
Ash Green Primary Academy - - - -
Alleyne's Academy - - - -
Oulton C of E First School - - - -
Christ Church Academy - - - -
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School - - - -
Tittensor CE (VC) First School - - - -
Pirehill First School - - - -
Manor Hill First School - - - -
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Dominic's Priory School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barlaston

43 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
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
101.8 WCR FM - MP3 128 kbps
Genesis Radio Birmingham - MP3 128 kbps
Box UK Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BritAsia Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
HypeDem Reggae Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) - AAC 48 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
Brumside Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Black Country Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
Ambur Radio - MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio Rap hip-hop, rap MP3
SYNK Radio dance, drum and bass MP3
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barlaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amerton Railway Ticket Office
Amerton Railway Workshop & Engine Shed
Ancient High House
Apedale Heritage Centre
Apedale Heritage Centre
Brampton Museum
Brampton Museum
Brindley Mill
Chartley Waiting Room Museum
Cheddleton Flint Mill
Congleton Museum
Englesea Brook Museum of Methodism
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall
Foxfield Steam Railway
Foxfield Steam Railway
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Middleport Pottery
Middleport Pottery
Museum of Cannock Chase
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Raven Mason Collection
Raven Mason Collection
Shugborough Servants' Quarters
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
The Dudson Museum
The Dudson Museum
The Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry
V&A Wedgwood Collection
V&A Wedgwood Collection
Waterhouses Signal Box
Working Farm

Libraries in Barlaston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alsager Library0.0
Audley Library0.0
Baswich Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Biddulph Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
City Central Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Congleton Library0.0
Eccleshall Library0.0
Haywood Community Library0.0
Hednesford Library0.0
Holmcroft Library0.0
Keele University Library0.0
Kidsgrove Library0.0
Leek Library0.0
Library Core0.0
Longton Library0.0
Meir Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Newcastle Library0.0
Newport Community Library0.0
Rising Brook Library0.0
Rugeley Library0.0
Sandbach Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Stafford Library0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stone Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Werrington Library0.0
William Salt Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barlaston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheadle Market
Hanley Indoor Market
Longton Market
Longton Market
Market Hall
Penkridge Market
Penkridge Market
Rugeley Market
Stoke Indoor Market
Tuesday Market
Tuesday Market
Tunstall Market

Hotels in Barlaston

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown Hotel
Premier Inn
Stone House Hotel
The Upper House Hotel
Travelodge

Restaurants in Barlaston

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anasma
Aston Marina Bistro
Blanc
Cavalli
Frankie & Benny's
Lunar
maru bento
Modershall Oaks Restaurant
Oatcakes & Milkshakes
Odyssey
Ovilash
Pasta Di Piazza
Pieminister
Smoke & Rye
Streat
Terrazzo del Giardino
Thai Lanna - Stone
The Crown of India
The Poacher's Cottage
Thyme
Trentham Village Toby Carvery
Wheatsheaf
Willow Trentham Gardens

Cafes in Barlaston

22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banana Cafe
Bear
Bod
Cadwaladers
Cafe on the Square at Il Gusto
Caffe Bello
Capabilitea
Changes Asian Kitchen
Coffee n' Cones
Costa
Extremes Food & Thoughts
Firemans Rest
Italian Gardens Tearooms
Lakeside Cafe
Oak Leaf Tea Room
Paws for a Coffee
Riverside Fish & Chips
Rotisserie
Six Arches Restaurant
Starbucks
The Crepe & Waffle House
Wedgwood Tea Room

Theatres in Barlaston

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown Wharf

Monuments in Barlaston

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankers Clearing House
Downs Bank
Duke of Sutherland Monument

Zoos in Barlaston

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trentham Monkey Forest

Dentists in Barlaston

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey House Dental
Abbey House Dental
GB #466374099
Riley Dental Surgery

Train Stations in Barlaston

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stone

Gas Stations in Barlaston

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Filleybrook Service Station
GB #10822838409
Malthurst Trentham
Morrisons
Shell Stone

Banks in Barlaston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanley Economic

Gyms in Barlaston

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pro-Evolution Fitness
Stone Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Barlaston

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barlaston Golf Club
Stone Golf Course
Trentham Golf Club

Breweries in Barlaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beartown Brewery
Lymestone Brewery
New Brew
Slater's Ales
Titanic Brewery
Wincle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Barlaston

TeamLeagueDivision
bet365 Stadium
Lyme Valley Stadium
Vale Park

Ski Resorts Near Barlaston

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 Barlaston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barlaston

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barlaston Post Office
Hem Heath Post Office
Stone Post Office
Tittensor Post Office

Treatment Centers in Barlaston

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Burslem Health Centre
Harewood Park Rehabilitation Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barlaston

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saint's Church
Barlaston Cemetery Chapel
Barlaston Methodist Church
Christ Church
Christ Church Hilderstone
Church of St Michaels
Saint Michael and Saint Wulfad's
St Anne's Chapel
St Dominic's Church
St John the Evangelist
St John's
St Luke's
St Mary and All Saints
St Saviour
Trentham Methodist Church

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 Barlaston

What is the population of Barlaston?

Barlaston has a population of 1,979 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 43.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Barlaston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,452, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $316,892 (12% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barlaston?

Barlaston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Barlaston?

Barlaston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 180 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barlaston?

The median home value in Barlaston is $316,892. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,261. The homeownership rate is 70.8%.

How are the schools in Barlaston?

35.1% of adults in Barlaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Barlaston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Barlaston is 3.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 3.9% Asian. 96% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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