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Grassington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Grassington is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,792. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,792 Population 0/sq mi density
663 ft Elevation 202 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
57.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Grassington

Grassington

Grassington is a town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The population of the parish at the 2011 Census was 1,126. It is situated in Wharfedale, about 8 miles (10 km) north-west from Bolton Abbey, and is surrounded by limestone scenery. Nearby villages include Linton, Threshfield, Hebden, Conistone and Kilnsey.

People

Population1,792
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units717

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,792
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Coordinates54.0714°, -1.9982°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation57.8 inches (1,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Grassington

Grassington is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,792. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet (202 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Grassington has a population of 1,792 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents.

Population

1,792
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
4,037.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Grassington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Grassington is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 163 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grassington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grassington is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 717 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units717

Property Tax

Grassington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.0714°N, 1.9982°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.26"
Driest Month (May) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 132 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 68 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 138 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 66 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 67 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 118 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 25 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 56 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 67 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 94 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 92 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 126 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 124 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 67 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Grassington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Grassington

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Upper Wharfedale School - - - -
Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Kettlewell Primary School - - - -
Threshfield Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grassington

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps

Museums in Grassington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
British in India
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Cliffe Castle
Craven Museum
Dales Countryside Museum
Folk Museum
Heritage Centre
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Museum of Rail Travel
Nidderdale Museum
Pendle Heritage Centre
Saltaire Collection
The Aisled Barn
The Peace Museum
Wensleydale Creamery Museum

Libraries in Grassington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Burley Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
Library and Customer Services Centre and the Community Office0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grassington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Colne Market Hall
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Hawes Auction Mart
Junction 12
Keighley Market Hall
Pateley Livestock Market
Pendle Rise
Shipley Open Market

Hotels in Grassington

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Devonshire Hotel
Grassington House Hotel
Grassington Lodge
Old Hall Inn
Scargill House
The Devonshire Hotel & Restaurant
The Foresters Arms
The Gamekeeper's Inn
The Racehorses
The Red Lion Hotel
The Tennants Arms

Restaurants in Grassington

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grassington House Hotel
No. 47
Plaza Uno
Rozi's Tandoori House
The Devonshire Hotel & Restaurant
The King's Head

Cafes in Grassington

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

&then Tasting Deli
Cafe by the Lake
Cobblestones Cafe
CoffeeEco
Cottage Tea Room
Croquembouche
Ockerbys'
Riverbank Burnsall
Riverbank Burnsall
The Brownie Barn
The Cake House
The Corner House Cafe
The Old School Tea Room
The Old School Tea Room
The Retreat Café & Tea Rooms
The Stripey Badger Coffee Shop & Kitchen
Wharfe View Tea Room

Monuments in Grassington

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mossdale Cavern Memorial
War Memorial

Bus Stations in Grassington

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grassington National Park Centre

Gas Stations in Grassington

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #8045050115
Shell

Breweries in Grassington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Ilkley Brewery
Lamb Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Timothy Taylor's
Wensleydale Brewery
Wishbone Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Grassington

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 Grassington

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-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
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grassington

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grassington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grassington

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grassington Methodist Church
Hag Dyke Chapel
Kettlewell Parish Church
Methodist Chapel
Parish Church of St. Wilfred, Burnsall
Saint Michael and All Angels
Saint Peter's Church Hebden
St John the Baptist
St Margaret Clitherow's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Church
Threshfield Methodist Chapel

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Grassington

What is the population of Grassington?

Grassington has a population of 1,792 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 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 Grassington 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 Grassington?

Grassington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches.

How is the job market in Grassington?

Grassington 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 163 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grassington?

The median home value in Grassington is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Grassington?

50.0% of adults in Grassington 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 Grassington?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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