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Brierfield, United Kingdom
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Brierfield is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,271. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Brierfield
Brierfield is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, in Lancashire, England. It is 3 miles (4.8Â km) north east of Burnley, 1 mile (1.6Â km) south west of Nelson, and 1 mile (1.6Â km) north east of Reedley. The parish had a population of 8,193, at the census of 2011.
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| Population | 10,271 |
| Population Density | 132 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8247°, -2.2342° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $38,515 |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
About Brierfield
Brierfield is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,271. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brierfield vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Brierfield vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $38,515 |
| 49% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,515 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $741 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 935 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,832 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $963 |
| 17% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.8% |
| Housing Units | 4,108 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brierfield
Brierfield has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1213 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8247°N, 2.2342°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Brierfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 77.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.4% |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
Schools in Brierfield
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pendle Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Casterton Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Reedley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marsden Heights Community College | - | - | - | - |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brierfield
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Brierfield
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bury Transport Museum | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Craven Museum | ||||
| Ellenroad Steam Museum | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Heptonstall Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of North Craven Life | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | ||||
| Settle Station Signal Box | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive | ||||
| The Aisled Barn | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| The Fusilier Museum | ||||
| The Whitaker | ||||
| Touchstones | ||||
| Towneley Hall | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill |
Libraries in Brierfield
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balderstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grassington Hub & Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslingden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbottom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawtenstall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochdale Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochdale Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Settle Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skipton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Smallbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| Todmorden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Trawden Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walsden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wardle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brierfield
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Admirals market | |||||
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Bury Indoor Market | |||||
| Bury Market | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pendle Rise | |||||
| Rawtenstall Market | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets | |||||
| Todmorden Market | |||||
| Todmorden Market Hall |
Hotels in Brierfield
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brierfield
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brierfield
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brierfield
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brierfield
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brierfield
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brierfield
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Valleys Brewery | ||||
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Carleton Brewery | ||||
| Copper Dragon Brewery | ||||
| Craven Brew | ||||
| Dark Horse Brewery | ||||
| Eagle's Crag Brewery | ||||
| Little Valley Brewery | ||||
| Recoil Brewing Company | ||||
| Settle Brewery | ||||
| Vocation Brewery | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Brierfield
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brierfield
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brierfield
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brierfield
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Thorougoods and Fence Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Brierfield
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Priory | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brierfield
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Anne's Church | |
| St Luke the Evangelist | |
| Wheatley Lane Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Brierfield?
Brierfield has a population of 10,271 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.3 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Brierfield expensive to live in?
The median household income is $38,515, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,832 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Brierfield?
Brierfield 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 59°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.
How is the job market in Brierfield?
The unemployment rate in Brierfield is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $741. There are 935 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brierfield?
The median home value in Brierfield is $174,832. For renters, the median monthly rent is $963. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.
How are the schools in Brierfield?
25.4% of adults in Brierfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Brierfield?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brierfield is 4.9% White, 1% Black or African American, 26.9% Asian. 85.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability.