Sign In Register

Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Dalton in Furness is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,827. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,827 Population 5/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.8 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

Discover Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population7,827
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density5/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 Units3,131

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Education

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

Community

Population7,827
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates54.1580°, -3.1798°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Dalton in Furness

Dalton in Furness is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,827. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dalton in Furness has a population of 7,827 with a density of 5 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

7,827
Total Population
5
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

Dalton in Furness vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dalton in Furness 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 712 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dalton in Furness vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

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)712

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Dalton in Furness 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 3,131 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 Units3,131

Property Tax

Dalton in Furness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates54.1580°N, 3.1798°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (May) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 30, 2022.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 99 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 100 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 11 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 102 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 34 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 99 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 39 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 139 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Dalton in Furness has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.3").

View full weather details →
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 Density5/sq mi
Total Area1,722.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Dalton in Furness

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School — — — —
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School — — — —
George Romney Junior School — — — —
Dowdales School — — — —
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery — — — —
Newton Village Academy — — — —
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School — — — —
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Dalton in Furness

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beyond Radio — AAC 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
Dales Radio — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dalton in Furness

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Eskdale Mill
Fleetwood Museum
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hay Bridge Nature Reserve
Lakeland Motor Museum
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Ravenglass Railway Museum
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The Dock Museum
The Lumberjills' Story
The Ruskin Museum

Libraries in Dalton in Furness

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Askam Library0.0
Barrow Library0.0
Dalton-in-Furness Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Millom Library0.0
Roose Library0.0
Ulverston Library0.0
Walney Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dalton in Furness

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barrow Outdoor Market
Fleetwood Market
Market Hall
Ulverston Auction Mart

Hotels in Dalton in Furness

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbey House
Abbey House Extension
Chequers Hotel
Clarence
Dunes Hotel

Restaurants in Dalton in Furness

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brown Cow
Hartley's
Nicha's Thai Kitchen

Cafes in Dalton in Furness

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbey mill coffee shop
Brizzolari's
Dusty Millers
Milkshake Madness
The Bakehouse
The Chocolate Room & Kitchen

Castles in Dalton in Furness

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalton Castle
Gleaston Castle

Clinics in Dalton in Furness

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birchwood Clinic

Veterinaries in Dalton in Furness

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furness Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Dalton in Furness

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalton

Banks in Dalton in Furness

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furness Building Society

Gyms in Dalton in Furness

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cumbria Strength & Conditioning
Walshys gym

Golf Courses in Dalton in Furness

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barrow Golf Club

Breweries in Dalton in Furness

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beckstones Brewery
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Stringers
Ulverston Brewing Company
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Dalton in Furness

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dalton in Furness

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium 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
Kirkbride Airfield—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 Dalton in Furness

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dalton in Furness Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dalton in Furness

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paradise Street Centre
Unity

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalton in Furness

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FGH Chapel
Methodist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
St Margaret's Church
St Matthew
St. Mary's Church Centre
United Reformed Church

Explore Near Dalton in Furness

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Dalton in Furness.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton in Furness

What is the population of Dalton in Furness?

Dalton in Furness has a population of 7,827 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 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 Dalton in Furness 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 Dalton in Furness?

Dalton in Furness has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches.

How is the job market in Dalton in Furness?

Dalton in Furness 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 712 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dalton in Furness?

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

How are the schools in Dalton in Furness?

50.0% of adults in Dalton in Furness 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 Dalton in Furness?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Askam in Furness, ENG 3,274 pop · 2.3 mi Swarthmoor, ENG 1,076 pop · 3.1 mi Barrow in Furness, ENG 45,865 pop · 3.8 mi Ulverston, ENG 11,356 pop · 4.3 mi Millom, ENG 5,980 pop · 5.2 mi Haverigg, ENG 1,849 pop · 5.4 mi Flookburgh, ENG 1,305 pop · 8.5 mi Grange-over-Sands, ENG 4,788 pop · 10.5 mi Heysham, ENG 17,016 pop · 14.0 mi Morecambe, ENG 51,644 pop · 14.3 mi Arnside, ENG 2,334 pop · 14.3 mi Silverdale, ENG 1,326 pop · 14.7 mi Bolton le Sands, ENG 6,995 pop · 15.9 mi Overton, ENG 1,069 pop · 16.3 mi
Compare Dalton in Furness with another city: