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Fairburn, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Fairburn is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 819. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
819 Population 6/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population819
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units328

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

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

Community

Population819
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates53.7445°, -1.2841°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Fairburn

Fairburn is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 819. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Fairburn has a population of 819 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% 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 97.1% of residents.

Population

819
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
130.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Fairburn vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Fairburn is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fairburn vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Fairburn is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 328 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units328

Property Tax

Fairburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area130.7 sq mi (338.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates53.7445°N, 1.2841°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 73 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 68 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 104 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 89 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 119 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 66 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 123 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 53 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 64 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 65 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Fairburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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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 Density6/sq mi
Total Area130.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Fairburn

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oyster Park Primary Academy — — — —
Fairburn View Primary School — — — —
Fairburn Community Primary School — — — —
Burton Salmon Community Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Fairburn

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service — MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) — MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio — MP3 192 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
University Radio York — MP3 48 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Jorvik Radio — AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio — AAC+ 112 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM — MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio — MP3
Revolution Radio Online — AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM — MP3
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fairburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum
Bar Convent Museum
Barley Hall
Castleford Forum Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
Cusworth Hall
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fairfax House Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Kohima Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
Maurice Dobson Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Micklegate Bar Museum
National Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Quilters' Guild
Roman Bath Museum
Royal Armouries
South Yorkshire Air Museum
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Minster Undercroft
York Saint Mary's
York's Chocolate Story
Yorkshire Museum

Libraries in Fairburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Askern Community Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Bessacarr Library0.0
Better York Library Centre0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Cantley Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Darfield Library0.0
Dodworth Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Explore @ 30 Clarence Street0.0
Explore Library0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harry Fairhurst Building0.0
Hemsworth Library0.0
Hoyland Library0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Intake Library0.0
JB Morrell Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library0.0
Methely Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Minster Library0.0
New Earswick Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Poppleton Library0.0
Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Search Engine0.0
Selby Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
Sprotbrough Community Library0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Warmsworth Library0.0
Wath upon Dearne Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0
York Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fairburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Castleford Market Hall
Corn Exchange
Doncaster Market
Fish Market
Goose Hill Market
Hoyland Market
Indoor Market
Market Place
Meat And Fish Market
Newgate Market
Outdoor Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart
South Elmsall Market

Cafes in Fairburn

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reggae Rock Cafe

Clinics in Fairburn

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tieve Tara Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Fairburn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leyland Service Station

Breweries in Fairburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Ainsty Ales
Bosun's Brewery
Brew York
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Crooked Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Harrogate Brewing Company
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Nailmaker Brewing
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Roosters
Rudgate Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Tarn 51
Thomas Fawcett
Tigertops Brewery
Wetherby Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Fairburn

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Airports Near Fairburn

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East Airport—Medium Airport
RAF Leeming—Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe—Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip—Small Airport
Askern Airfield—Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield—Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield—Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip—Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip—Small Airport
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Breighton Airfield—Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip—Small Airport
Burn Airfield—Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Camphill Airfield—Small Airport
Caunton Airfield—Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip—Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield—Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club—Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield—Small Airport
Elvington Airfield—Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip—Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip—Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield—Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip—Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip—Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip—Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield—Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Howden Airstrip—Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Jericho Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field—Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip—Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Fairburn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fairfield Close Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fairburn

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
St George's Medical Centre
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital
White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairburn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gospel Hall
St James

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 Fairburn

What is the population of Fairburn?

Fairburn has a population of 819 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 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 Fairburn 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 Fairburn?

Fairburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fairburn?

Fairburn 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 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fairburn?

The median home value in Fairburn is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Fairburn?

50.0% of adults in Fairburn 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 Fairburn?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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