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Hamsterley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hamsterley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 453. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
453 Population 1/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,171 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population453
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,171
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units181

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)

Education

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

Community

Population453
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates54.6833°, -1.8167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.8 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age40.6 years

About Hamsterley

Hamsterley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 453. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hamsterley has a population of 453 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 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.

Population

453
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
937.5mi²
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

Hamsterley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hamsterley is $42,464, which is 43% 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 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hamsterley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Hamsterley is $54,171, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 181 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units181

Property Tax

Hamsterley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.6833°N, 1.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 136 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 115 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 82 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 136 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 33 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 136 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 65 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Hamsterley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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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 Area937.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Hamsterley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamsterley Primary School
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Radio Stations near Hamsterley

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Hamsterley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Oriental Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn

Libraries in Hamsterley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hamsterley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market

Cafes in Hamsterley

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamsterley Forest Tea Room

Breweries in Hamsterley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Mithril

Stadiums & Teams in Hamsterley

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hamsterley

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Causey Park Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Druridge Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Eshott AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Rufforth East AirfieldSmall Airport
Rufforth West AirfieldSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Spite Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woodhouse Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Yearby AirstripSmall Airport
Yorkshire Gliding ClubSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamsterley

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hamsterley Baptist Church
Hamsterley Methodist Church
St James Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Hamsterley

What is the population of Hamsterley?

Hamsterley has a population of 453 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 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 Hamsterley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,464, 43% 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 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hamsterley?

Hamsterley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hamsterley?

The unemployment rate in Hamsterley is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hamsterley?

The median home value in Hamsterley is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Hamsterley?

50.0% of adults in Hamsterley 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 Hamsterley?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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