Gildersome, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gildersome is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,830. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

5,830 Population 25/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Gildersome

Gildersome

Gildersome is a village and civil parish in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough 5 miles (7 km) south-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. Glidersome forms part of the Heavy Woollen District.

People

Population5,830
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population5,830
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates53.7614°, -1.6315°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Gildersome

Gildersome is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,830. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 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 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gildersome 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 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)

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area231.2 sq mi (598.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates53.7614°N, 1.6315°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 95 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 142 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 50 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 114 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 47 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 132 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 130 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 76 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 118 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 33 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Gildersome has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gildersome

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Asquith Primary School - - - -
Birchfield Primary School - - - -
Gildersome Primary School - - - -
Cobden Primary School - - - -
Lawns Park Primary School - - - -
The Farnley Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gildersome

33 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
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
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 Gildersome

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cannon Hall
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
De Morgan Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Heritage Quay
Horsforth Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Middleton Railway Museum
Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop
National Science and Media Museum
Royal Armouries
Saltaire Collection
Second World War Experience Centre
Shibden Hall
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
The Peace Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
The Royal Pump Room Museum
Tolson Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Gildersome

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Almondbury Library0.0
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Batley Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Burley Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Denby Dale Community Library0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dodworth Library0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Greenwood Centre0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harrogate Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Horbury Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
King Cross Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Knaresborough Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Menston Library0.0
Methely Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mirfield Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Penistone Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre0.0
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
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Starbeck Community Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gildersome

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Birstall Market Place
Brighouse Open Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Dewsbury Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Meat And Fish Market
Middleage Market
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Otley Market Square
Penistone Market
Pudsey Market
Shipley Open Market
The Bazaar

Hotels in Gildersome

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodlands Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Gildersome

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alishaan Indian Bistro
Nando's

Cafes in Gildersome

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Farnley Cafe And Dining
Sorella
Starbucks
The Workshop Cafe
Treefield Snacks

Cinemas in Gildersome

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Showcase Cinemas

Gas Stations in Gildersome

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1274720876
GB #35037246

Breweries in Gildersome

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Bingley Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
Daleside Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Harrogate Brewing Company
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Horbury Ales
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Ilkley Brewery
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Kibble Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Luddite Brewing Co
Mallinsons
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Milltown Brewery
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Nailmaker Brewing
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Ossett Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Roosters
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Small World Beers
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Tarn 51
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Three Fiends
Tigertops Brewery
Turning Point Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Gildersome

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Airports Near Gildersome

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium 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
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge 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
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Syerston-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Retford Gamston Airport-Small Airport
Ripley Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Salterford Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gildersome

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
New Farnley Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gildersome

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Cygnet Lodge
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
Jamie Bell Physio
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
St George's Medical Centre
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gildersome

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friends Meeting House
Gildersome Baptist Church
Greenside Methodist Church
St James Church, New Farnley
St Peter's Church

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 Gildersome

What is the population of Gildersome?

Gildersome has a population of 5,830 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 231.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gildersome?

Gildersome 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. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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