Burscough, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Burscough is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,935. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,935 Population 53/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population9,935
Density53/mi²
Veterans4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population9,935
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates53.5964°, -2.8397°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)

About Burscough

Burscough is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,935. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Burscough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates53.5964°N, 2.8397°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.8 128 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 143 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 43 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 90 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 45 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 77 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 81 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 48 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 56 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Burscough has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Burscough

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School - - - -
Burscough Priory Academy - - - -
Burscough Village Primary School - - - -
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Burscough Bridge Methodist School - - - -
Lathom Park Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burscough

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Burscough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Catalyst Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Museum of Road Transport
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Showtown Blackpool
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Atkinson
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass

Libraries in Burscough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Edda0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Formby Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Anne's Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Wallasey Central Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burscough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Birkenhead Market
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Foxhall Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Preston New Markets
Red Brick Market
Small Outdoor Market
Springfield Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Hotels in Burscough

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Briars Hall Country House Hotel

Restaurants in Burscough

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Briars Hall Country House Hotel
Eden
Ship Inn
The Packet House

Cafes in Burscough

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brandreth Barn Farm House Tea Room
Caffè Nero
Hugo's
Mere Side Café
Merlin's Cafe
Snacks & Drinks

Clinics in Burscough

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burscough Health Centre

Train Stations in Burscough

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burscough Bridge
Burscough Junction
Hoscar
New Lane

Gas Stations in Burscough

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Texaco

Breweries in Burscough

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Red Star Brewary
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Burscough

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Prenton Park
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Burscough

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 Burscough

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham 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
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford 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
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Burscough

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burscough Bridge Post Office
Burscough Town Post Office

Treatment Centers in Burscough

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burscough

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burscough Methodist Church
St Andrew
St John the Baptist
St John's Church

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 Burscough

What is the population of Burscough?

Burscough has a population of 9,935 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burscough?

Burscough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

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