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Craven Arms, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Craven Arms is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,595. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,595 Population 2/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,979 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population2,595
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$354,828
Rent$1,174
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units1,038

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population2,595
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates52.4431°, -2.8356°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (924 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,979
Median Age48.3 years

About Craven Arms

Craven Arms is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,595. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Craven Arms has a population of 2,595 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (3.3%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,595
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
1,309.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Craven Arms vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Craven Arms is $46,979, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,979 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $903, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 236 business establishments. 27.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Craven Arms vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,979
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,979
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Craven Arms is $354,828, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,174 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,038 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,828
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,174
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units1,038

Property Tax

Craven Arms experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates52.4431°N, 2.8356°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

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 47 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 18 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 83 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 106 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 122 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 85 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 136 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 39 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 114 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 147 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 M3.7 128 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 51 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 37 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in

Craven Arms has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (2.2").

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32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,309.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Schools in Craven Arms

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stokesay Primary School
Clunbury C of E Primary School
Wistanstow CofE Primary School
Corvedale CofE Primary School
Stokesay Primary School
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Radio Stations near Craven Arms

31 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 - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
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 - DanceLand (AAC+) dance, pop 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
Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) holiday, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) chill, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Craven Arms

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eardisland Dovecote
Kington Museum
Land of Lost Content
Leominster Museum
Ludlow Museum
Ludlow Museum
Shropshire Museums' Collections Centre
Tenbury Museum
The House on Crutches Museum
The Judge's Lodging
Town Hall (museum)
Wroxeter Roman City Museum
Wroxeter Roman Site Museum

Libraries in Craven Arms

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayston Hill Library0.0
Bishop's Castle Library0.0
Church Stretton Library0.0
Craven Arms Library0.0
Knighton Library0.0
Leominster Library0.0
Ludlow Library and Resource Centre0.0
Presteigne Library0.0
The Kington Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Craven Arms

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brightwells
Market Hall
Market Square
Tenbury Round Market
The Square

Cafes in Craven Arms

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lailas
Stokesay Tea Rooms
The Old Wheelwrights Tea Rooms
The Station Cafe

Monuments in Craven Arms

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flounders' Folly

Castles in Craven Arms

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stokesay Castle

Train Stations in Craven Arms

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broome
Craven Arms

Gas Stations in Craven Arms

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newington Garage
Texaco

Breweries in Craven Arms

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ludlow Brewing Company
St. Annes Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery Sales

Stadiums & Teams in Craven Arms

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Craven Arms

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Craven Arms

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF ShawburyMedium Airport
Abergavenny AirstripSmall Airport
Allensmore AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Breidden AirfieldSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Broadmeadow Farm AirstripSmall 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
Elan Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Forest Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Green Acres AirstripSmall Airport
Hanley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hardwicke AirstripSmall Airport
Hoe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kemeys Commander AirstripSmall Airport
Knoll AirstripSmall Airport
Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ledbury AirfieldSmall Airport
Little Down Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Llangarron Private AirstripSmall 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
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
Peplow AirstripSmall Airport
Phocle Green AirstripSmall Airport
Pillows Barn AirstripSmall Airport
Pound Green AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandford Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Seighford Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Craven Arms

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Craven Arms Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Craven Arms

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Chapel - not in use
Holy Trinity
Methodist Church
St John the Baptist, Stokesay
St Mary
St Michael
St Michael, Sibdon Carwood
St Peter, Diddlebury
St Swithin's
St Thomas
St. Andrew's
Westhope Church

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 Craven Arms

What is the population of Craven Arms?

Craven Arms has a population of 2,595 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.

Is Craven Arms expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Craven Arms?

Craven Arms 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 60°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

How is the job market in Craven Arms?

Craven Arms has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Craven Arms?

The median home value in Craven Arms is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Craven Arms?

32.5% of adults in Craven Arms hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Craven Arms?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Craven Arms is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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