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Carcroft, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Carcroft is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,584. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,584 Population 38/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,408 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,408 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$208,260 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,584
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,408
Per Capita$44,408
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$208,260
Rent$1,110
Ownership63.3%
Housing Units3,434

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+39.3%

Community

Population8,584
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates53.5828°, -1.1765°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$44,408
Median Age41.6 years

About Carcroft

Carcroft is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,584. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Carcroft has a population of 8,584 with a density of 38 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.2% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 6.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,584
Total Population
38
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
228.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.2%
17% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.8%

Social Characteristics

Carcroft vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Carcroft is $44,408, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,408 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $854, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 781 business establishments. 18.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Carcroft vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,408
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,408
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)781

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit5.5%
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Carcroft is $208,260, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,110 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,434 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,260
26% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,110
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.3%
Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units3,434

Property Tax

Carcroft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates53.5828°N, 1.1765°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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 59 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 70 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 85 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 85 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 148 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 67 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 65 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 54 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 150 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Carcroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below United Kingdom avg
High School+39.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density38/sq mi
Total Area228.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit5.5%
Work from Home18.5%

Schools in Carcroft

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Owston Park Primary Academy - - - -
Carcroft Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carcroft

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Yo1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
The British Home Front Radio Service - MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 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
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Jorvik Radio - AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
University Radio York - MP3 48 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Millside Hospital Radio - AAC+ 192 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 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
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound - MP3

Museums in Carcroft

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum
Castleford Forum Museum
Clifton Park Museum
Cusworth Hall
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Maurice Dobson Museum
Pontefract Museum
South Yorkshire Air Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Trust
York And Lancaster Regimental Museum

Libraries in Carcroft

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Askern Community Library0.0
Aston Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Bawtry Community Library0.0
Bessacarr Library0.0
Bircotes Library0.0
Cantley Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Conisbrough Community Library0.0
Crystal Peaks Library0.0
Crystal Peaks Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Darfield Library0.0
Darnall Library0.0
Dinnington Resource Centre0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Frecheville Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Greasbrough Library0.0
Hemsworth Library0.0
Intake Library0.0
Kimberworth Library0.0
Kimberworth Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Kiveton Park Library0.0
Langold Library0.0
Methely Library0.0
Mexborough Library0.0
Moorends Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Rawmarsh Community Library0.0
Selby Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
Sprotbrough Community Library0.0
Swinton Community Library0.0
Thorne Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Warmsworth Library0.0
Wath upon Dearne Community Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carcroft

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castleford Market Hall
Centenary Markets
Corn Exchange
Dinnington Market
Doncaster Market
Fish Market
Goose Hill Market
Indoor Market
Market Place
Mexborough Market
Outdoor Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart
South Elmsall Market
The Market Place

Hotels in Carcroft

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge Doncaster

Cafes in Carcroft

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café

Dentists in Carcroft

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #4192610829
mydentist

Gas Stations in Carcroft

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso

Golf Courses in Carcroft

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Owston Hall Golf Course
Owston Park Golf Course
Thornhurst Manor Golf Course

Breweries in Carcroft

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Chantry Brewery
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Old Mill Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Thomas Fawcett

Stadiums & Teams in Carcroft

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carcroft

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath-Medium Airport
RAF Cranwell-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium 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
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
Brook 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
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-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
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Griffin's Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanbeck Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carcroft

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carcroft Post Office
Skellow Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carcroft

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
St Michael & All Angels

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 Carcroft

What is the population of Carcroft?

Carcroft has a population of 8,584 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Carcroft expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,408, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,260 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Carcroft?

Carcroft has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carcroft?

The unemployment rate in Carcroft is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $854. There are 781 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carcroft?

The median home value in Carcroft is $208,260. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,110. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.

How are the schools in Carcroft?

22.7% of adults in Carcroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Carcroft?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carcroft is 7.1% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 4% Asian. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.9% of residents have a disability.

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