Goostrey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Goostrey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,144. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

2,144 Population 3/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Goostrey

Goostrey

Goostrey is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is in open countryside, 14 miles (23 km) north-east of Crewe and 12 miles (19 km) west of Macclesfield. The parish contains the Lovell Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,179 in 956 housesholds. It contains 24 listed heritage assets and one scheduled monument. The parish also includes the hamlets of Blackden, Blackden Heath and Jodrell Bank.

People

Population2,144
Density3/mi²
Veterans3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population2,144
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates53.2273°, -2.3392°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)

About Goostrey

Goostrey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,144. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Goostrey

Goostrey has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Goostrey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area638.7 sq mi (1,654.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates53.2273°N, 2.3392°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 80 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 111 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 29 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 108 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 116 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 31 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 101 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 43 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 114 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 30 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Goostrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Goostrey

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Terra Nova School - - - -
Goostrey Community Primary (Infant) School - - - -
Goostrey Community Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Goostrey

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Goostrey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anson Museum
Apedale Heritage Centre
Apedale Heritage Centre
Avro Heritage Museum
Bollington Discovery Centre
Brampton Museum
Brampton Museum
Congleton Museum
Crewe Heritage Centre
Didsbury Parsonage Trust
Didsbury Parsonage Trust
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Englesea Brook Museum of Methodism
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Etruria Industrial Museum
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Hat Works
Hat Works
Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Knutsford Heritage Centre
Lion Salt Works
Lymm Heritage Centre
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Manchester United Museum
Manchester United Museum
Middleport Pottery
Middleport Pottery
Mining Museum
Nantwich Museum
Paradise Mill
Platt Hall
Platt Hall
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Raven Mason Collection
Raven Mason Collection
RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum
Special Collections Museum
Special Collections Museum
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Museum
Stockport Museum
The Dudson Museum
The Dudson Museum
The Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum
Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse
West Park Museum

Libraries in Goostrey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderley Edge Library0.0
Alsager Library0.0
Altrincham Library0.0
Arcadia Library0.0
Audley Library0.0
Barlow Moor Community Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Bentilee Library0.0
Biddulph Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Bollington Library0.0
Bramhall Library0.0
Bredbury Library0.0
Brinnington Library0.0
Brooklands Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burnage Library0.0
Cadishead Library0.0
Cheadle Hulme Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
Chorlton Library0.0
City Central Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Congleton Library0.0
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Crewe Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Davyhulme Library0.0
Denton Library0.0
Denton West End Community Library0.0
Didsbury Library0.0
Edgeley Library0.0
Forum Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Great Moor Library0.0
Greatstone Library0.0
Hale Library0.0
Handforth Library0.0
Haywood Community Library0.0
Hazel Grove Library0.0
Heald Green Library0.0
Holmes Chapel Library0.0
Hugh Rae Library0.0
Hulme High Street Library0.0
Irlam Library0.0
Keele University Library0.0
Kidsgrove Library0.0
Knutsford Library0.0
Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Library Core0.0
Longsight Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Community & College Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Macclesfield Library0.0
Main Library, University of Manchester0.0
Middlewich Library0.0
Moss Side Powerhouse Library0.0
Nantwich Library0.0
Newcastle Library0.0
Northwich Library0.0
Ordsall Library0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Poynton Library0.0
Prestbury Library0.0
Reddish Library0.0
Sale Library0.0
Sandbach Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Stockport Central Library0.0
STOCKROOM0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stretford Library0.0
The Heatons Library0.0
The Place at Platt Lane0.0
Timperley Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Tunstall Library0.0
Urmston Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Werrington Library0.0
Wharton Library0.0
Wilmslow Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0
Withington Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goostrey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altrincham Market
Chelford Carboot
Gorton Market
Hanley Indoor Market
Hulme Market
Knutsford Market
Little Orange
Little Orange
Little Orange
Little Orange
Longsight Market
Longton Market
Longton Market
Market Hall
Nantwich Market
Northwich Indoor Market
Rixton Car Boot
Stockport Market
Stoke Indoor Market
Tuesday Market
Tuesday Market
Tunstall Market
Urmston Market Hall
Winsford Indoor Market

Restaurants in Goostrey

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Yellow Broom

Cafes in Goostrey

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bidlea Dairy
First Light Cafe
Goostrey Home & Leisure
Goostrey Home & Leisure Cafe
Planet Pavilion Cafe
Spinney

Train Stations in Goostrey

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goostrey

Breweries in Goostrey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Beartown Brewery
Bollington Brewing Company
Dunham Massey Brewery
Manchester Union Brewery
Manchester Union Brewery
Quantum Brewing Company
Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre
Storm Brewing Co Ltd
Stubborn Mule Brewery and Tap
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
The Outstanding Brewery Co
The Runaway Brewery
Titanic Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Goostrey

TeamLeagueDivision
bet365 Stadium
CorpAcq Stadium
Heywood Road
Lyme Valley Stadium
National Speedway Stadium
Old Trafford
Vale Park

Ski Resorts Near Goostrey

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 Goostrey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Goostrey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Goostrey Post Office

Treatment Centers in Goostrey

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Burslem Health Centre
Devonshire House
Heathfield House
Maple House

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Goostrey

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Jodrell Bank ObservatoryCultural2019

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goostrey

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Goostrey Methodist Church
St Peter
St. Luke's Church, Goostrey

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Goostrey

Jodrell Bank Observatory
Cultural · inscribed 2019
Located in a rural area of northwest England, free from radio interference, Jodrell Bank is one of the world's leading radio astronomy observatories. At the beginning of its use, in 1945, the property housed research on cosmic rays detected by radar echoes. Th...

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 Goostrey

What is the population of Goostrey?

Goostrey has a population of 2,144 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 638.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goostrey?

Goostrey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

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