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Castleside, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Castleside is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,881. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,881 Population 5/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$174,727 home value, $1,062/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Castleside

Castleside

Castleside is a village in County Durham, England.
It is situated a short distance to the south-west of Consett. Castleside is covered by the civil parish of Healeyfield.The village centre is located on the main A68 road which runs between Edinburgh and Darlington and the village crossroads allow easy access to Consett via the A692 to the east via Moorside, and the North Pennines and Stanhope via an unclassified road to the west via Waskerley crossing Waskerley Moor. To the northeast lie other small villages called Moorside and The Grove.

People

Population4,881
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$42,464
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

A
Home Value$174,727
Rent$1,062
Ownership62.8%
Housing Units1,952

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+46.7%

Community

Population4,881
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates54.8343°, -1.8785°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (730 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age44.0 years

About Castleside

Castleside is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,881. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Castleside has a population of 4,881 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.1%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,881
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
937.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.8%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Castleside vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Castleside is $42,464, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,464. The average weekly wage is $817, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 444 business establishments. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Castleside vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,464
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)444

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Castleside is $174,727, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,062 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,952 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,727
38% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,062
9% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.8%
Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.2%
Housing Units1,952

Property Tax

Castleside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates54.8343°N, 1.8785°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 104 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 94 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 45 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 60 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Castleside has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.7%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area937.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Schools in Castleside

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Castleside Primary School - - - -
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School - - - -
Moorside Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castleside

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castleside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beamish Museum
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
Faith Museum
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Hexham Abbey Museum
Hexham Old Gaol
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
The Bishops

Libraries in Castleside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fitzhugh Library0.0
Hexham Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Castleside

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hexham Market
Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart

Hotels in Castleside

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Derwent Manor Hotel

Cafes in Castleside

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe at Inn on the Park
Hownsgill Tea Rooms

Breweries in Castleside

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Lamp Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Castleside

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castleside

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Castleside

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Peak Health Therapies
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castleside

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rowley Baptist Church
St John's Church
St. John's Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
The Grove Methodist Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Castleside

What is the population of Castleside?

Castleside has a population of 4,881 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Castleside expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,727 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Castleside?

Castleside has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

How is the job market in Castleside?

The unemployment rate in Castleside is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 444 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castleside?

The median home value in Castleside is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.

How are the schools in Castleside?

26.7% of adults in Castleside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Castleside?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Castleside is 2.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.

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