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Great Eccleston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Great Eccleston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,657. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,657 Population 21/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Great Eccleston

Great Eccleston

Great Eccleston is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England. The village, part of the Fylde coast plain, lies to the south of the River Wyre and the A586 road, approximately 10 miles (16 km) upstream from Fleetwood. At the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,473, rising slightly to 1,486 at the 2011 census. It increased again in 2021 Census to 1,773.

People

Population1,657
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units663

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,657
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates53.8532°, -2.8703°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Great Eccleston

Great Eccleston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,657. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Great Eccleston has a population of 1,657 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,657
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
77.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Great Eccleston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Great Eccleston is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Great Eccleston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)151

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 Eccleston is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 663 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

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

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units663

Property Tax

Great Eccleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates53.8532°N, 2.8703°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (May) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 60 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 61 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 92 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 118 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 64 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 66 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 35 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 129 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Great Eccleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.4").

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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 Density21/sq mi
Total Area77.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Great Eccleston

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Out Rawcliffe C of E Primary - - - -
St.​ Anne's Copp Church of England Primary School - - - -
Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School - - - -
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston - - - -
St Michael's-on-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Great Eccleston

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Great Eccleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Astley Hall
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Cottage Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Fleetwood Museum
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Visitor Centre
Judges' Lodgings Museum
King's Own Regiment Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Police Museum
Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Ruskin Library
Showtown Blackpool
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
The Atkinson

Libraries in Great Eccleston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anchorsholme Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Cleveleys Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garstang Library0.0
Harold Bridges Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Heysham Library0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Lancaster Public Library0.0
Lancaster University Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Community Centre0.0
Moor Park Library0.0
Morecambe Library0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ruskin Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
St Anne's Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Great Eccleston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Assembly Rooms Emporium
Charter Market
Chorley Covered Market
Festival Market
Fleetwood Market
Foxhall Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Small Outdoor Market
Springfield Market

Restaurants in Great Eccleston

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jahan

Cafes in Great Eccleston

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Courtyard Caffe
Horrocks Tea Room

Dentists in Great Eccleston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Great Eccleston Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Great Eccleston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moy Vets

Gas Stations in Great Eccleston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #4616087211

Breweries in Great Eccleston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accidental Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Farm Yard Brew Co
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Lancaster Brewery
Lunebrew
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Great Eccleston

TeamLeagueDivision
Deepdale Stadium
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Great Eccleston

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 Eccleston

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-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
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Great Eccleston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Eccleston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Great Eccleston

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre
Walter Lyon House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Eccleston

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Inskip Baptist Church
St Annes Parish Church Copp
St John's, Out Rawcliffe
St Mark
St Mary's
St Michael's
St Peter's

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 Eccleston

What is the population of Great Eccleston?

Great Eccleston has a population of 1,657 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Great Eccleston 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 Great Eccleston?

Great Eccleston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Great Eccleston?

Great Eccleston 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 151 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Great Eccleston?

The median home value in Great Eccleston is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Great Eccleston?

50.0% of adults in Great Eccleston 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 Eccleston?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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