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Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Grange-over-Sands is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,788. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Grange-over-Sands
Grange-over-Sands is a town and civil parish on the north side of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria, England, a few miles south of the Lake District National Park. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 4,114, increasing at the 2021 census to 4,279.
Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the town became administered as an urban district in 1894. Though the town remains part of the Duchy of Lancaster, since 2023 it has been administered as part of the Westmorland and Furness Council area.
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| Population | 4,788 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1851°, -2.9249° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Grange-over-Sands
Grange-over-Sands is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,788. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Grange-over-Sands vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Grange-over-Sands vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 436 |
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 | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,915 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1851°N, 2.9249°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in |
Grange-over-Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,722.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Grange-over-Sands
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Priory CofE School | — | — | — | — |
| Cartmel CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Allithwaite CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Grange C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fell House School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Grange-over-Sands
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Grange-over-Sands
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood | ||||
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Laurel and Hardy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Sir John Barrow Cottage | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The Lumberjills' Story | ||||
| The Ruskin Museum | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Grange-over-Sands
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grange-over-Sands
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Grange-over-Sands
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Grange-over-Sands
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grange-over-Sands
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Grange-over-Sands
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Grange-over-Sands
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Grange-over-Sands
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Grange-over-Sands
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Grange-over-Sands
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Grange-over-Sands
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Grange-over-Sands
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Coniston Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Grange-over-Sands
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Grange-over-Sands
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Grange-over-Sands
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Grange-over-Sands Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Grange-over-Sands
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grange-over-Sands
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cartmel Methodist Church | |
| Cartmel Priory | |
| Cartmel Quaker Meeting House | |
| Grange Methodist Church | |
| St Charles R C Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St. Paul's Church | |
| The Fell Church | |
| United Reformed Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Grange-over-Sands
What is the population of Grange-over-Sands?
Grange-over-Sands has a population of 4,788 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Grange-over-Sands expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Grange-over-Sands?
Grange-over-Sands has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.
How is the job market in Grange-over-Sands?
Grange-over-Sands has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 436 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Grange-over-Sands?
The median home value in Grange-over-Sands is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Grange-over-Sands?
50.0% of adults in Grange-over-Sands 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 Grange-over-Sands?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.