Foulridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Foulridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,535. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

1,535 Population 20/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Foulridge

Foulridge

Foulridge is a village and civil parish in Pendle, Lancashire, close to the border with North Yorkshire in England. It is situated just beyond Colne, on the route from the M65 to Skipton, and is an important stopping point on summit pound of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, just before it enters the Foulridge Tunnel. Noyna Hill, a well known local landmark, sits 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the village.

People

Population1,535
Density20/mi²
Veterans3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population1,535
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates53.8758°, -2.1686°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Foulridge

Foulridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,535. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 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 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Foulridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates53.8758°N, 2.1686°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.8 132 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 44 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 144 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 147 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 130 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 44 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 64 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 46 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 45 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 36 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in

Foulridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Foulridge

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Foulridge

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Foulridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
British in India
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Craven Museum
Engine Shed
Folk Museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Haworth Art Gallery
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Higher Mill
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Museum of North Craven Life
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Settle Station Signal Box
The Aisled Barn
The Whitaker
Towneley Hall
Whitakers' Mill

Libraries in Foulridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accrington Library0.0
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Clitheroe Library0.0
Coal CLough Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Haslingden Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Oswaldtwistle Library0.0
Ramsbottom Library0.0
Rawtenstall Library0.0
Settle Community Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Smallbridge Library0.0
The Barlow0.0
Todmorden Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Walsden Library0.0
Wardle Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Foulridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accrington Market Hall
Admirals market
Burnley Market Hall
Clitheroe Market
Colne Market Hall
Junction 12
Pendle Rise
Rawtenstall Market
Todmorden Market
Todmorden Market Hall

Cafes in Foulridge

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Cargo

Golf Courses in Foulridge

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colne Golf Club

Breweries in Foulridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Valleys Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Eagle's Crag Brewery
Little Valley Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Settle Brewery
Vocation Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Foulridge

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Ski Resorts Near Foulridge

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 Foulridge

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village 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
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
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-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
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Foulridge

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Priory

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foulridge

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Michael and all Angels

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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What is the population of Foulridge?

Foulridge has a population of 1,535 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Foulridge?

Foulridge 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. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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