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Great Corby, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Corby is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,157. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,157 Population 1/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
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Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Great Corby

Great Corby

Great Corby is a village in northern Cumbria, England, above the eastern bank of a wooded gorge on the River Eden. Directly across the river from Great Corby is the village of Wetheral. The two villages are linked by a railway viaduct. This is on the Tyne Valley Line from Newcastle to Carlisle, which passes to the north of the village. The railway station at Wetheral is accessible to residents of Great Corby by a pedestrian footpath attached to the railway viaduct.

People

Population2,157
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units863

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,157
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates54.8817°, -2.8245°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (872 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Great Corby

Great Corby is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,157. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Corby has a population of 2,157 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% 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 97.5% of residents.

Population

2,157
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Great Corby vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Corby is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 196 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Great Corby vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Great Corby is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 863 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units863

Property Tax

Great Corby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.8817°N, 2.8245°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 80 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 110 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 117 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 57 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 102 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 13 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Great Corby has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.1").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Great Corby

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Corby School & Nursery
Hayton C of E Primary School
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Radio Stations near Great Corby

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3

Museums in Great Corby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A World In Miniature
Acorn Bank
Bewcastle Museum
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Gretna Green Experience
Guildhall Museum
Penrith & Eden Musuem
Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike Museum
Solway Aviation Museum
Tullie House

Libraries in Great Corby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brampton Library0.0
Carlisle Library0.0
Denton Holme Library0.0
Hallbankgate Library0.0
Longtown Library0.0
Morton Library0.0
Penrith Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Corby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Monthly Farmers Market
Penrith Auction Market
Penrith Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Great Corby

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drybeck Farm

Restaurants in Great Corby

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

String of Horses Inn

Cafes in Great Corby

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tea Room

Breweries in Great Corby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Eden River Brew Co.
Hesket Newmarket Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Great Corby

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Great Corby

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirkbride AirfieldSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Great Corby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Corby

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John the Evangelist
St Mary Magdalene
St Mary's
St. Mary's, Cumrew

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 Corby

What is the population of Great Corby?

Great Corby has a population of 2,157 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Great Corby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Great Corby?

Great Corby 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 59°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.

How is the job market in Great Corby?

Great Corby has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 196 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Great Corby?

The median home value in Great Corby is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Great Corby?

50.0% of adults in Great Corby 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 Great Corby?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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