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Coniston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Coniston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 641. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
641 Population 0/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
71.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,161 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,161 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$299,367 home value, $1,329/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population641
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,161
Per Capita$53,161
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$299,367
Rent$1,329
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units256

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain71.7 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)

Education

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

Community

Population641
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates54.3688°, -3.0751°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation71.7 inches (1,820 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Coniston

Coniston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 641. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Coniston has a population of 641 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% 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 97.5% of residents.

Population

641
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
1,722.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Coniston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Coniston is $53,161, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,161 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,022, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Coniston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,161
29% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,161
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Coniston is $299,367, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,329 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 256 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$299,367
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,329
14% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units256

Property Tax

Coniston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.3688°N, 3.0751°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.7"
89% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.98"

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 M4.3 114 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 133 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 23 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 114 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 58 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 114 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 43 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 115 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 89 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 114 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 115 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 7.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 7.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 8.1 in Wettest

Coniston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (4.0").

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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 Area1,722.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Coniston

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coniston CofE Primary School
John Ruskin School
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
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Radio Stations near Coniston

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beyond Radio AAC 192 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
Dales Radio MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Coniston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Derwent Pencil Museum
Dove Cottage
Eskdale Mill
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hay Bridge Nature Reserve
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Lakeland Motor Museum
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Puzzling Place
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Lumberjills' Story
The Retro Zone
The Ruskin Museum
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Coniston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ambleside Library0.0
Arnside Library0.0
Askam Library0.0
Dalton-in-Furness Library0.0
Grange-over-Sands Library0.0
Kents Bank Station Library0.0
Keswick Library0.0
Millom Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Ulverston Library0.0
Windermere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Coniston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glebe Markets
Market Hall
Ulverston Auction Mart

Hotels in Coniston

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belmount Hall Wedding Venue
Black Bull Inn & Hotel
Grizedale Lodge Hotel
HF Holidays Monk Coniston
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
The Coniston Inn
The Hive at Poppi Red
The Sun Above Coniston
The Yewdale Inn Hotel

Restaurants in Coniston

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sara's Indian
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

Cafes in Coniston

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boathouse Cafe
Cafe Ambio
Food Vibez
Ginny's Teapot
Herdwicks
Kittchen
Minstrels Gallery
Poppi Red
Steam Bistro
Swallows and Amazons Tearoom
The Bluebird Café
The Green Housekeeper
The Old Cobblers
Undercrag Cafe
Yew Tree Farm

Monuments in Coniston

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Model Celtic roundhouse
Model stone circle

Train Stations in Coniston

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalegarth
Dalegarth

Gas Stations in Coniston

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hill's Garage

Breweries in Coniston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beckstones Brewery
Brack'N'Brew
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Keswick Brewing Co
Shaws of Grange
Stringers
Ulverston Brewing Company
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Coniston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coniston

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Falgunzeon Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkbride AirfieldSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport

Post Offices in Coniston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coniston Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Coniston

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The English Lake DistrictCultural2017

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coniston

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Coniston Methodist Church
Hawkshead Hill Baptist Church
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Holy Trinity
Mission Room
Saint Andrew's
Saint Michael and All Angels
St Luke's Church, Torver
The Church of the Sacred Heart

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Coniston

The English Lake District
Cultural · inscribed 2017
Located in northwest England, the English Lake District is a mountainous area, whose valleys have been modelled by glaciers in the Ice Age and subsequently shaped by an agro-pastoral land-use system characterized by fields enclosed by walls. The combined work ...

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 Coniston

What is the population of Coniston?

Coniston has a population of 641 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Coniston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. 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 Coniston?

Coniston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.7 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Coniston?

Coniston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coniston?

The median home value in Coniston is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Coniston?

50.0% of adults in Coniston 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 Coniston?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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