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Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
26,050 Population
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,171 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,464
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $54,171
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population26,050
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 1%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,171
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population26,050
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates54.6555°, -1.6771°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age40.6 years

Is Bishop Auckland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bishop Auckland receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bishop Auckland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bishop Auckland is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bishop Auckland is $54,171, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bishop Auckland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Bishop Auckland has a population of 26,050. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (96.8%), with 1.2% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

26,050
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bishop Auckland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Bishop Auckland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bishop Auckland is $42,464, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bishop Auckland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishop Auckland is $54,171, 81% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$54,171
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Bishop Auckland, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Bishop Auckland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Bishop Auckland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates54.6555°N, 1.6771°W
TimezoneEurope/London
36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

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