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Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bishop's Castle is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,893. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,893 Population 187/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,979 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bishop's Castle

Bishop's Castle

Bishop's Castle is a market town in the south west of Shropshire, England. According to the 2011 Census it had a population of 1,893.

People

Population1,893
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$46,979
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$354,828
Rent$1,174
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units757

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population1,893
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates52.4921°, -3.0021°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,979
Median Age48.3 years

About Bishop's Castle

Bishop's Castle is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,893. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bishop's Castle has a population of 1,893 with a density of 187 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (3.3%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,893
Total Population
187
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
10.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Bishop's Castle vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bishop's Castle is $46,979, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,979 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $903, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 172 business establishments. 27.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bishop's Castle vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,979
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,979
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishop's Castle is $354,828, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,174 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 757 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,828
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,174
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units757

Property Tax

Bishop's Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates52.4921°N, 3.0021°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 58 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 20 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 82 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 104 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 103 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 37 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 128 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 143 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Bishop's Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density187/sq mi
Total Area10.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Schools in Bishop's Castle

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Lydbury North Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Castle Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bishop's Castle

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) chill, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Sunshine 855 MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) love songs, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) classics, holiday MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) dance anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) dance, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) music AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) alternative AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) country AAC+ 48 kbps
Hereford FC edgar street, hereford fc MP3 96 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (MP3) alternative MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) dance anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) christmas music, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) holiday, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) chill, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bishop's Castle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
Clive Museum
Cloverlands Model Car Collection
Land of Lost Content
Powysland Museum
Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall)
The House on Crutches Museum
The Judge's Lodging
The Old Bell Museum
Town Hall (museum)

Libraries in Bishop's Castle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayston Hill Library0.0
Bishop's Castle Library0.0
Church Stretton Library0.0
Craven Arms Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Montgomery Branch Library0.0
Presteigne Library0.0
Welshpool Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bishop's Castle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Hall
The Square
Welshpool Market

Hotels in Bishop's Castle

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Hotel

Cafes in Bishop's Castle

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Poppy House

Castles in Bishop's Castle

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bishop's Castle (remains)

Gas Stations in Bishop's Castle

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Union Street Garage

Banks in Bishop's Castle

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HSBC UK

Breweries in Bishop's Castle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Monty's Brewery
St. Annes Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery Sales

Airports Near Bishop's Castle

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF ShawburyMedium Airport
Abergavenny AirstripSmall Airport
Allensmore AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Breidden AirfieldSmall Airport
Broadmeadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Byecross Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chirk AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Ditton Priors AirstripSmall Airport
Elan Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Forest Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Green Acres AirstripSmall Airport
Hanley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hardwicke AirstripSmall Airport
Hoe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ledbury AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Down Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Llangarron Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring ClubSmall Airport
Longford AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Grounds Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midland Glider ClubSmall Airport
Mill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Over Farm MicrolightSmall Airport
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
Peplow AirstripSmall Airport
Phocle Green AirstripSmall Airport
Pillows Barn AirstripSmall Airport
Pound Green AirfieldSmall Airport
Rhigos AirstripSmall Airport
Sandford Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Shelsley Beauchamp AirstripSmall Airport
Shifnal AirfieldSmall Airport
Shobdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sleap AirfieldSmall Airport
Spence AirfieldSmall Airport
Stitchin's Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Swinmore Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bishop's Castle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bishops Castle Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishop's Castle

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brockton Methodist Church
St John the Baptist
St Michael and All Angels

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Bishop's Castle

What is the population of Bishop's Castle?

Bishop's Castle has a population of 1,893 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.

Is Bishop's Castle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bishop's Castle?

Bishop's Castle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

How is the job market in Bishop's Castle?

Bishop's Castle has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bishop's Castle?

The median home value in Bishop's Castle is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Bishop's Castle?

32.5% of adults in Bishop's Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bishop's Castle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop's Castle is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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