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Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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Barnard Castle is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,040. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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BCommunity
| Population | 7,040 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5415°, -1.9190° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.0 inches (966 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,464 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,040. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Barnard Castle vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Barnard Castle vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,464 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 641 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,816 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5415°N, 1.9190°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Barnard Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 937.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Barnard Castle
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Barnard Castle School | — | — | — | — |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | — | — | — | — |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barnard Castle
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Frisk Radio | — | AAC |
Museums in Barnard Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Green Howards Museum | ||||
| Richmond Castle Museum | ||||
| Richmondshire Museum | ||||
| Swaledale Museum | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Bowes Museum |
Libraries in Barnard Castle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fitzhugh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornborough Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolsingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barnard Castle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart |
Hotels in Barnard Castle
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barnard Castle
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barnard Castle
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Barnard Castle
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Barnard Castle
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Barnard Castle
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Barnard Castle
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barnard Castle
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barnard Castle
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Barnard Castle
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barnard Castle
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barnard Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Brewing Co | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| Richmond Brewery shop | ||||
| Wensleydale Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Dales Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Barnard Castle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barnard Castle
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | — | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barnard Castle
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barnard Castle
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Christian Fellowship | |
| Barnard Castle Methodist Church | |
| Cemetery chapel | |
| Influence Church | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Saint Mary's Church |
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What is the population of Barnard Castle?
Barnard Castle has a population of 7,040 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Barnard Castle expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,727 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Barnard Castle?
Barnard Castle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.
How is the job market in Barnard Castle?
The unemployment rate in Barnard Castle is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 641 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Barnard Castle?
The median home value in Barnard Castle is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
How are the schools in Barnard Castle?
26.7% of adults in Barnard Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Barnard Castle?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Barnard Castle is 2.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.