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Carnforth, United Kingdom
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Carnforth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,920. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 7,920 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1316°, -2.7691° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.3 inches (1,378 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,310 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Carnforth
Carnforth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,920. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Carnforth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Carnforth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,310 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 721 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,097 |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.1% |
| Housing Units | 3,168 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1316°N, 2.7691°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Carnforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.3% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Total Area | 307.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Schools in Carnforth
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth High School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Church Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carnforth Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carnforth
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Carnforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Fleetwood Museum | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Carnforth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garstang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knott End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedbergh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carnforth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Fleetwood Market | |||||
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market |
Hotels in Carnforth
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Carnforth
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Carnforth
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Carnforth
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Carnforth
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Carnforth
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carnforth
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carnforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Carnforth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Carnforth
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 Carnforth
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carnforth
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Carnforth Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Carnforth
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carnforth
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Carnforth Brethren Gospel Hall | |
| Christ Church | |
| Free Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
| The Salvation Army |
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What is the population of Carnforth?
Carnforth has a population of 7,920 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Carnforth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Carnforth?
Carnforth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.
How is the job market in Carnforth?
The unemployment rate in Carnforth is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 721 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Carnforth?
The median home value in Carnforth is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Carnforth?
32.3% of adults in Carnforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Carnforth?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Carnforth is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.