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Grindon, United Kingdom
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Grindon is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,603. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Grindon
Grindon is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Grindon and Thorpe Thewles, in the Stockton-on-Tees district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. The civil parish population at the census 2001 was 2,603 reducing to 2,484 at the 2011 Census. In the 2021 census, the population of Grindon and Thorpe Thewles parish, now no longer including Wynyard, was 940. It is situated between Sedgefield and Stockton-on-Tees, near to Thorpe Thewles and Thorpe Larches.
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| Population | 2,603 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.6167°, -1.3833° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,699 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Grindon
Grindon is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,603. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Grindon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Grindon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,699 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 237 |
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 | $54,171 |
| 81% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,041 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6167°N, 1.3833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Grindon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 937.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Grindon
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynyard Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Grindon
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC | |
| Pride Radio (US) | iheartradio, pride | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Radio Northumberland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lionheart Radio | community, community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Grindon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society | ||||
| Captain Cook Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum | ||||
| Dorman Museum | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Mining Museum | ||||
| Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop | ||||
| East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre | ||||
| Heugh Battery Museum | ||||
| Hopetown Darlington | ||||
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon | ||||
| Mount Grace House | ||||
| Museum of Hartlepool | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Platform Arts | ||||
| Preston Park Museum | ||||
| Ryhope Engines Museum | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Grindon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barker Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Cosin's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester-le-Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durham Clayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Colliery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Pease Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Ayton Discovery Centre and Tourist Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartlepool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hetton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middlesbrough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Aycliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormesby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palace Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterlee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedgefield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Globe Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornaby Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Throston Grange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wynyard Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarm Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grindon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Hand Central | |||||
| Billingham Market | |||||
| Durham Indoor Market | |||||
| North Ormesby Market | |||||
| Seaham Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Stockton Flea Market |
Restaurants in Grindon
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grindon
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Grindon
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Grindon
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Grindon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Grindon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Island Brewery | ||||
| Hopper House Brew Farm | ||||
| Leamside Brewery | ||||
| Maxim Brewery | ||||
| S43 Brewery | ||||
| Wainstones Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Grindon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Grindon
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Athey's Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grindon
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St James | |
| Wynyard Park Chapel |
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What is the population of Grindon?
Grindon has a population of 2,603 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Grindon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,699, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Grindon?
Grindon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Grindon?
The unemployment rate in Grindon is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 237 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Grindon?
The median home value in Grindon is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Grindon?
50.0% of adults in Grindon 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 Grindon?
90% of residents speak only English at home.