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Gargrave, United Kingdom
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Gargrave is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,755. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Gargrave
Gargrave is a large village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is located along the A65, 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Skipton. The village is situated on the very edge of the Yorkshire Dales; the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal pass through it. It had a population of 1,764 at the 2001 census, reducing slightly to 1,755 in 2011. Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and it was part of the Craven District from 1974 to 2023; it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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| Population | 1,755 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9835°, -2.1046° |
| 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 | 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Gargrave
Gargrave is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,755. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 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 47.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gargrave vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gargrave 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) | 160 |
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 | 702 |
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 | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9835°N, 2.1046°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Gargrave has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Total Area | 77.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Gargrave
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gargrave
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | — | MP3 | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Drystone Radio | — | MP3 | |
| OSN Radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | — | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gargrave
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bronte Parsonage Museum | ||||
| Cliffe Castle | ||||
| Craven Museum | ||||
| Engine Shed | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Heptonstall Museum | ||||
| Ingrow Loco Museum | ||||
| Keighley Bus Museum | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of North Craven Life | ||||
| Museum of Rail Travel | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Settle Station Signal Box | ||||
| The Aisled Barn | ||||
| Towneley Hall |
Libraries in Gargrave
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough 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 | |||||
| Hebden Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keighley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Settle Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skipton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trawden Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gargrave
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals market | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Keighley Market Hall | |||||
| Pendle Rise |
Hotels in Gargrave
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gargrave
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gargrave
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gargrave
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gargrave
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gargrave
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Bridge Brewery | ||||
| Bridgehouse Brewery | ||||
| Carleton Brewery | ||||
| Copper Dragon | ||||
| Copper Dragon Brewery | ||||
| Craven Brew | ||||
| Dark Horse Brewery | ||||
| Lamb Brewery | ||||
| Recoil Brewing Company | ||||
| Settle Brewery | ||||
| Stod Fold Brewery | ||||
| Timothy Taylor's | ||||
| Wishbone Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gargrave
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gargrave
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 Gargrave
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 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 |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | 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 |
| Fishburn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garforth 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 |
| 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 |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gargrave
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parish Church of All Saints, Broughton with Elslack | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Peter's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Gargrave?
Gargrave has a population of 1,755 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 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 Gargrave 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 Gargrave?
Gargrave 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 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.
How is the job market in Gargrave?
Gargrave 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 160 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gargrave?
The median home value in Gargrave is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Gargrave?
50.0% of adults in Gargrave 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 Gargrave?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.