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Elswick, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Elswick is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,079. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,079 Population 14/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$57,013 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,013 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$297,585 home value, $1,425/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Elswick

Elswick

Elswick is a district and electoral ward of the city and metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, 1.9 miles west of the city centre, bordering the River Tyne. Historically in Northumberland, Elswick became part of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1835. Located at a height of 53.1m, Elswick overlooks the River Tyne. Elswick is home to the Newcastle Utilita Arena and Newcastle College, with approximately 45,000 students.

People

Population1,079
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,013
Per Capita$57,013
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$297,585
Rent$1,425
Ownership72.4%
Housing Units432

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+51.9%

Community

Population1,079
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates53.8384°, -2.8815°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$57,013
Median Age50.8 years

About Elswick

Elswick is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,079. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Elswick has a population of 1,079 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,079
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above United Kingdom avg
77.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Elswick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Elswick is $57,013, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,013 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments. 31.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Elswick vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$57,013
24% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$57,013
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home31.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Elswick is $297,585, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,425 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 72.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 432 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,585
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,425
23% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.4%
Owner-Occupied72.4%
Renter-Occupied27.6%
Housing Units432

Property Tax

Elswick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates53.8384°N, 2.8815°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (May) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 59 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 91 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 117 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 61 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 38 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 63 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 35 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Elswick has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.4").

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34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.5%
2% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area77.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home31.8%

Radio Stations near Elswick

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elswick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Astley Hall
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Cottage Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Fleetwood Museum
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Visitor Centre
Judges' Lodgings Museum
King's Own Regiment Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Police Museum
Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Ruskin Library
Showtown Blackpool
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
The Atkinson

Libraries in Elswick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anchorsholme Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Cleveleys Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Edda0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garstang Library0.0
Harold Bridges Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Heysham Library0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Lancaster Public Library0.0
Lancaster University Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Community Centre0.0
Moor Park Library0.0
Morecambe Library0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ruskin Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
St Anne's Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Elswick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Assembly Rooms Emporium
Burscough Wharf
Charter Market
Festival Market
Fleetwood Market
Foxhall Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Small Outdoor Market
Springfield Market

Breweries in Elswick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accidental Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Farm Yard Brew Co
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Lancaster Brewery
Lunebrew

Stadiums & Teams in Elswick

TeamLeagueDivision
Deepdale Stadium
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Elswick

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 Elswick

38 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
Bedlands Gate 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
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
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-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
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Elswick

13 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
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre
Walter Lyon House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elswick

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elswick Memorial

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 Elswick

What is the population of Elswick?

Elswick has a population of 1,079 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Elswick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,013, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $297,585 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Elswick?

Elswick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°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 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Elswick?

Elswick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elswick?

The median home value in Elswick is $297,585. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,425. The homeownership rate is 72.4%.

How are the schools in Elswick?

34.5% of adults in Elswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Elswick?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Elswick is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.8% of residents have a disability.

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