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Embsay, United Kingdom
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Embsay is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,679. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Embsay
The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England, formed in 1979 and opened in 1981.
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| Population | 1,679 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9766°, -1.9928° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Embsay
Embsay is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,679. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Embsay vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Embsay vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,714 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 153 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $350,437 |
| 24% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 672 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9766°N, 1.9928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Embsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4,037.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Embsay
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wharfedale Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Embsay
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Embsay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| Bankfield Museum | ||||
| Bracken Hall Countryside Centre | ||||
| Bradford Police Museum | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bronte Parsonage Museum | ||||
| Cliffe Castle | ||||
| Craven Museum | ||||
| Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum | ||||
| Engine Shed | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Heptonstall Museum | ||||
| Ilkley Toy Museum | ||||
| Ingrow Loco Museum | ||||
| Keighley Bus Museum | ||||
| Manor House Art Gallery and Museum | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of Rail Travel | ||||
| National Science and Media Museum | ||||
| Nidderdale Museum | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Saltaire Collection | ||||
| Shibden Hall | ||||
| The Aisled Barn | ||||
| The Peace Museum | ||||
| Towneley Hall |
Libraries in Embsay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in 12 Club Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 1 in 12 Club Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bingley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bingley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford Libraries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford Mechanics Institute | 0.0 | |||||
| Burley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grassington Hub & Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Horton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haworth Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilkley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Priestley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keighley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Local Studies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shipley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shipley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skipton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trawden Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wibsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wrose Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Embsay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Darley Street Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Keighley Market Hall | |||||
| Pateley Livestock Market | |||||
| Pendle Rise | |||||
| Shipley Open Market | |||||
| The Bazaar |
Restaurants in Embsay
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Embsay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Embsay
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Embsay
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Embsay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Bridge Brewery | ||||
| Bingley Brewery | ||||
| Bridgehouse Brewery | ||||
| Carleton Brewery | ||||
| Copper Dragon | ||||
| Copper Dragon Brewery | ||||
| Craven Brew | ||||
| Dark Horse Brewery | ||||
| Eagle's Crag Brewery | ||||
| Goose Eye | ||||
| Goose Eye | ||||
| Ilkley Brewery | ||||
| Lamb Brewery | ||||
| Recoil Brewing Company | ||||
| Salt Beer Factory | ||||
| Salt Beer Factory | ||||
| Saltaire Brewery | ||||
| Stod Fold Brewery | ||||
| Timothy Taylor's | ||||
| Wishbone Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Embsay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Embsay
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 Embsay
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Walton Wood Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wentworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Embsay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| The Paper Shop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Embsay
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Embsay Methodist Church | |
| St Augustine | |
| St. Mary the Virgin |
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14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Embsay
What is the population of Embsay?
Embsay has a population of 1,679 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 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 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Embsay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Embsay?
Embsay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.
How is the job market in Embsay?
Embsay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 153 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Embsay?
The median home value in Embsay is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Embsay?
50.0% of adults in Embsay 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 Embsay?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.