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Brayton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brayton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,913. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,913 Population 72/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,913
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,165

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,913
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates53.7651°, -1.0892°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Brayton

Brayton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,913. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brayton has a population of 2,913 with a density of 72 people per square mile, spread across 40.6 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents.

Population

2,913
Total Population
72
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
40.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Brayton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brayton is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 265 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brayton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)265

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brayton is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,165 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,437
24% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,165

Property Tax

Brayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area40.6 sq mi (105.2 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates53.7651°N, 1.0892°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 64 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 81 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 103 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 76 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 68 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 142 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 64 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Brayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area40.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Brayton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Brayton Academy - - - -
Brayton Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brayton

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service - MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
University Radio York - MP3 48 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Jorvik Radio - AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM - MP3
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brayton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bar Convent Museum
Barley Hall
Catton Heritage Museum
Craven's Motorcycle Museum
Crowle Peatland Railway
Cusworth Hall
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Fairfax House Museum
Goole Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Kohima Museum
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Micklegate Bar Museum
National Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Quilters' Guild
Roman Bath Museum
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft
The Waterways Museum
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Minster Undercroft
York Saint Mary's
York's Chocolate Story
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Libraries in Brayton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Askern Community Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Better York Library Centre0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Dunnington Community Library0.0
Explore @ 30 Clarence Street0.0
Explore Library0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Harry Fairhurst Building0.0
Howden Library0.0
Huntington Public Library0.0
Intake Library0.0
JB Morrell Library0.0
Library & Museum0.0
Minster Library0.0
Moorends Library0.0
New Earswick Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Poppleton Library0.0
Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research0.0
Search Engine0.0
Selby Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
Sprotbrough Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
Thorne Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
York Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brayton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Corn Exchange
Doncaster Market
Fish Market
Goole Market Hall
Goose Hill Market
Indoor Market
Market Hall
Market Place
Newgate Market
Outdoor Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart
South Elmsall Market

Hotels in Brayton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Wishing Well

Cafes in Brayton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa Drive Thru
Harts Coffee House and Deli

Veterinaries in Brayton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmefield Veterinary Practice

Gas Stations in Brayton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Tesco

Gyms in Brayton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selby Gym

Golf Courses in Brayton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selby Golf Club

Breweries in Brayton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ainsty Ales
Brew York
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Crooked Brewery
Half Moon Brewery
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Old Mill Brewery
Pivovar Brew House
Rudgate Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Trig Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Brayton

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Airports Near Brayton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Griffin's Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Hibaldstow Airfield-Small Airport
Howden Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brayton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brayton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Brayton

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital
White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brayton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brayton Chapel
Burn Chapel
St Francis of Assisi
St Wilfrid's

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 Brayton

What is the population of Brayton?

Brayton has a population of 2,913 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 40.6 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 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Brayton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brayton?

Brayton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brayton?

Brayton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 265 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brayton?

The median home value in Brayton is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Brayton?

50.0% of adults in Brayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Brayton?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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