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Great Barrow, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Barrow is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 578. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
578 Population 3/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,687 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,687 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$333,416 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population578
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,687
Per Capita$52,687
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$333,416
Rent$1,317
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units231

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+53.4%

Community

Population578
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates53.2107°, -2.7947°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.2 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$52,687
Median Age43.9 years

About Great Barrow

Great Barrow is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 578. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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.

Great Barrow has a population of 578 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

578
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
190.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Great Barrow vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Barrow is $52,687, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,687 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,013, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments. 31.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Great Barrow vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,687
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,687
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Barrow is $333,416, 18% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,317 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 231 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,416
18% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,317
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units231

Property Tax

Great Barrow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates53.2107°N, 2.7947°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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 88 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 48 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 136 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 131 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 51 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 47 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 71 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 38 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 52 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Great Barrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area190.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Schools in Great Barrow

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barrow CofE Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Great Barrow

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Liverpool Live Radio — MP3
Beware! The Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show — MP3
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Juice Liverpool — AAC+ 96 kbps
Dune Radio — MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty — MP3 192 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland — MP3 128 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio — MP3 320 kbps
Dazzle FM — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) — MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM — AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Great Barrow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bicycle Museum
Catalyst Museum
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Erddig Hall
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Sick To Death
Smithy Heritage Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Stretton Water Mill
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Whitchurch Heritage Centre
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham Archives
Wrexham Museum
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Libraries in Great Barrow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Coleg Cambria, Yale Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
LRC0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarporley Community High School Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0
Wrexham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Barrow

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birkenhead Market
Butchers' Market
Chester Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
General Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Widnes Market

Cafes in Great Barrow

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bluebell Cafe

Gas Stations in Great Barrow

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gowy Service Station

Breweries in Great Barrow

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Spitting Feathers Brewery
Weetwood Brewery
Wrexham Lager Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Great Barrow

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Prenton Park

Ski Resorts Near Great Barrow

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 Great Barrow

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Arley Airfield—Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield—Small Airport
Breidden Airfield—Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield—Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield—Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Chipping Airfield—Small Airport
Chirk Airfield—Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL—Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip—Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL—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
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Kenyon Hall 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
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
Nantclwyd Airstrip—Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club—Small Airport
Otherton Airfield—Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip—Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip—Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight—Small Airport
RAF Woodvale—Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield—Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field—Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Great Barrow

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Maple House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Barrow

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Bartholomew, Barrow

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 Great Barrow

What is the population of Great Barrow?

Great Barrow has a population of 578 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Great Barrow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,687, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $333,416 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Great Barrow?

Great Barrow 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 Great Barrow?

Great Barrow has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Great Barrow?

The median home value in Great Barrow is $333,416. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,317. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Great Barrow?

35.7% of adults in Great Barrow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Great Barrow?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Barrow is 3.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

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