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Cockfield, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Cockfield is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,531. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,531 Population 2/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.3 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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Full City Profile

People

Population1,531
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/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 Units612

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,531
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates54.6137°, -1.8090°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age44.0 years

About Cockfield

Cockfield is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,531. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 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 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cockfield has a population of 1,531 with a density of 2 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

1,531
Total Population
2
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

Cockfield vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cockfield 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 139 business establishments. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cockfield 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)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Cockfield 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 612 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 Units612

Property Tax

Cockfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.6137°N, 1.8090°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 129 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 51 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 117 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 129 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 150 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 109 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 77 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 131 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 128 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 31 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Cockfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") 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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area937.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Cockfield

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woodland Primary School - - - -
Cockfield Primary School - - - -
Butterknowle Primary School - - - -
Highcroft School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cockfield

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Cockfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
Green Howards Museum
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Oriental Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Swaledale Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn

Libraries in Cockfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cockfield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market

Cafes in Cockfield

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cockfield Community Cafe

Gas Stations in Cockfield

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #9646808750

Breweries in Cockfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Live Brewing Co
Mithril
Richmond Brewery shop

Stadiums & Teams in Cockfield

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Airports Near Cockfield

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small 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
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
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-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
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cockfield

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cockfield Post Office
Woodland Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cockfield

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St. Mary
Cockfield Methodist Church
St Mary's

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 Cockfield

What is the population of Cockfield?

Cockfield has a population of 1,531 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 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 Cockfield 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 Cockfield?

Cockfield 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 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Cockfield?

The unemployment rate in Cockfield 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 139 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cockfield?

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

How are the schools in Cockfield?

26.7% of adults in Cockfield 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 Cockfield?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cockfield 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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