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Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
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Bishop Auckland is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 26,050. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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BCommunity
| Population | 26,050 |
| Population Density | 142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.6555°, -1.6771° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,464 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 26,050. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bishop Auckland vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bishop Auckland 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) | 2,371 |
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 | 10,420 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 920 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 183.7 sq mi (475.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6555°N, 1.6771°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Bishop Auckland has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Total Area | 183.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Bishop Auckland
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Barrington Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College | — | — | — | — |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Andrew's Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Cockton Hill Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| King James I Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Evergreen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bishop Auckland
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Spark FM | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lionheart Radio | community, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Northumberland | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pride Radio (US) | iheartradio, pride | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Frisk Radio | — | AAC | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bishop Auckland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society | ||||
| Beamish Museum | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Mining Museum | ||||
| Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop | ||||
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Hopetown Darlington | ||||
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Bowes Museum | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Washington Old Hall |
Libraries in Bishop Auckland
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barker Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnard Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Cosin's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester-le-Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Consett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durham Clayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Pease Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hetton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langley Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Aycliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palace Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedgefield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Moor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolsingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bishop Auckland
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Indoor Market |
Hotels in Bishop Auckland
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bishop Auckland
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bishop Auckland
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bishop Auckland
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bishop Auckland
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bishop Auckland
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bishop Auckland
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bishop Auckland
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bishop Auckland
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bishop Auckland
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bishop Auckland
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bishop Auckland
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bishop Auckland
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bishop Auckland
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bishop Auckland
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bishop Auckland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Samuel Brewery | ||||
| Hill Island Brewery | ||||
| Hopper House Brew Farm | ||||
| Leamside Brewery | ||||
| Maxim Brewery | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| S43 Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bishop Auckland
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bishop Auckland
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | — | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Athey's Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bishop Auckland
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland Post Office | |
| Cockton Hill Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishop Auckland
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auckland Park Methodist Church | |
| Bishop Auckland Baptist Church | |
| Bishop Auckland Cemetery Chapel | |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church | |
| Escomb Church | |
| Gibbon Street Christian Community Centre | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Parish Church of Saint Andrew Auckland | |
| St Anne's | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Peter's Chapel | |
| St. Wilfrid | |
| Wear Valley Christian Centre | |
| Woodhouse Close Church and Community Centre |
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What is the population of Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has a population of 26,050 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 183.7 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 Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bishop Auckland?
The unemployment rate in Bishop Auckland 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 2,371 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bishop Auckland?
The median home value in Bishop Auckland is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
How are the schools in Bishop Auckland?
26.7% of adults in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Auckland 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.