Eccleston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Eccleston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,520. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,520 Population 50/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Eccleston

Eccleston

Eccleston is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley in Lancashire, England. It is beside the River Yarrow, and was formerly an agricultural and later a weaving settlement.

People

Population4,520
Density50/mi²
Veterans4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population4,520
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates53.6424°, -2.7216°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Eccleston

Eccleston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,520. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Eccleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area91.0 sq mi (235.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates53.6424°N, 2.7216°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.8 131 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 149 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 38 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 86 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 51 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 62 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 91 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 118 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 48 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Eccleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Eccleston

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eccleston Primary School - - - -
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School - - - -
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley - - - -
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School - - - -
Rainbow Hub School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eccleston

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Eccleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Lytham Windmill
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribchester Roman Museum
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
World of Glass

Libraries in Eccleston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Eccleston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blackburn Market
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leigh Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Preston New Markets
Rixton Car Boot
Small Outdoor Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Wigan Market

Hotels in Eccleston

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Hall Hotel & Leisure Club

Restaurants in Eccleston

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corner House
The Cottage Loaf
The Elephant
Verdes Restaurant

Cafes in Eccleston

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bygone Times Cafe
Cafe Manna

Gas Stations in Eccleston

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charnock Richard Service Area North
Gulf

Breweries in Eccleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Three B's Brewery
Thwaites Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Eccleston

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Eccleston

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Eccleston

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-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
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Eccleston

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Eccleston Post Office
Heskin Post Office

Treatment Centers in Eccleston

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eccleston

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heskin Methodist Church
Saint Agnes RC Church
St James The Great
St. Mary The Virgin
St. Peter and St. Paul

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 Eccleston

What is the population of Eccleston?

Eccleston has a population of 4,520 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 91.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eccleston?

Eccleston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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