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Gobowen, United Kingdom
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Gobowen is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,270. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gobowen
Gobowen is a village in Shropshire, England, about 3 miles north of Oswestry. The population according to the 2011 census was 3,270.
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| Population | 3,270 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8962°, -3.0369° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.2 inches (31 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,979 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Gobowen
Gobowen is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,270. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gobowen vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gobowen vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,828 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,308 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gobowen
Gobowen has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8962°N, 3.0369°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Gobowen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Schools in Gobowen
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobowen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moreton Hall School | - | - | - | - |
| St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) | - | - | - | - |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gobowen
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gobowen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Railways Museum | ||||
| Chwarel Wynne Slate Mine | ||||
| Clive Museum | ||||
| Erddig Hall | ||||
| Llangollen Motor Museum | ||||
| Llangollen Museum | ||||
| Oswestry Town Museum | ||||
| Plas Newydd | ||||
| Powysland Museum | ||||
| Stori Brymbo | ||||
| Stretton Water Mill | ||||
| Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers | ||||
| Wrexham Archives | ||||
| Wrexham Museum | ||||
| WWII Museum | ||||
| Xplore! Science Discovery Centre | ||||
| Y Dolydd - The Workhouse |
Libraries in Gobowen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned/Disused | 0.0 | |||||
| Brymbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cefn Mawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleg Cambria, Yale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanfyllin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llangollen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswestry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welshpool Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wrexham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gobowen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers' Market | |||||
| Ellesmere Market Hall | |||||
| General Market | |||||
| Oswestry Town Market | |||||
| Welshpool Market |
Hotels in Gobowen
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gobowen
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gobowen
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gobowen
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gobowen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gobowen
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gobowen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gobowen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gobowen
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gobowen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llangollen Brewery | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Stonehouse Brewery | ||||
| Wrexham Lager Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gobowen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gobowen
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 Gobowen
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shifnal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stitchin's Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gobowen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gobowen Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gobowen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Moors Methodist Chapel | |
| St Martin of Tours | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Selattyn |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Gobowen?
Gobowen has a population of 3,270 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 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 50.7% female and 49.4% male.
Is Gobowen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Gobowen?
Gobowen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gobowen?
Gobowen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 298 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gobowen?
The median home value in Gobowen is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Gobowen?
32.5% of adults in Gobowen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Gobowen?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Gobowen is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.