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Cardington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cardington is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 459. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
459 Population 0/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,979 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population459
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units184

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

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

Community

Population459
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates52.5500°, -2.7333°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$46,979
Median Age40.6 years

About Cardington

Cardington is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 459. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cardington has a population of 459 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents.

Population

459
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,309.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Cardington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cardington is $46,979, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 42 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cardington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,979
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Cardington is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 184 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units184

Property Tax

Climate in Cardington

Cardington has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.2° 57.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 43.4
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.3° 43.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 47.1
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 58.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 57.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 64.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 61.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 69.0
Nov 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 61.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 67.0
Cardington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates52.5500°N, 2.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (May) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 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 40 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 31 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 97 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 120 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 109 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 131 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 82 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 27 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 109 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 38 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Cardington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (2.2").

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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 Density0/sq mi
Total Area1,309.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Cardington

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rushbury CofE Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cardington

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe 2010s pop music MP3
Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM classical baroque, classical music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester UNKNOWN
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) dance, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
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 - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro 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 - CHILL (MP3) chill, 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

Museums in Cardington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition
Broseley Pipeworks
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coleham Pumping Station
Ditherington Flax Mill
Ditton Priors Local History Centre
Enginuity
Land of Lost Content
Ludlow Museum
Ludlow Museum
Much Wenlock Museum
Museum of Steel Sculpture
Museum of the Gorge
Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall)
Shropshire Museums' Collections Centre
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum
Sunnycroft
Tenbury Museum
The Darby Houses
The Iron Bridge Tollhouse
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum
Wroxeter Roman City Museum
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum

Libraries in Cardington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayston Hill Library0.0
Church Stretton Library0.0
Cleobury Country Centre & Library0.0
Craven Arms Library0.0
Ludlow Library and Resource Centre0.0
Shrewsbury Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Wellington Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cardington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Annexe
Market Hall
Market Square
Tenbury Round Market
The Square
Wellington Market

Gas Stations in Cardington

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aston Munslow Garage

Breweries in Cardington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hobsons Brewery
Ludlow Brewing Company
Rowton Brewery
Salopian Brewing Company
St. Annes Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Cardington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cardington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF ShawburyMedium Airport
Allensmore AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Breidden AirfieldSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmeadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bryngwyn Bach AirfieldSmall Airport
Byecross Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chirk AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Ditton Priors 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
Knoll 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
Mitton AirstripSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Otherton AirfieldSmall Airport
Over Farm MicrolightSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
Peplow AirstripSmall Airport
Phocle Green AirstripSmall Airport
Pillows Barn AirstripSmall Airport
Pound Green AirfieldSmall Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Sandford Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Seighford Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cardington

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Edith
St James
St Michael
St Peter, Rushbury

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 Cardington

What is the population of Cardington?

Cardington has a population of 459 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Cardington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cardington?

Cardington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cardington?

Cardington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cardington?

The median home value in Cardington is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Cardington?

50.0% of adults in Cardington 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 Cardington?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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