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Hawes, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hawes is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 887. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
887 Population 1/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population887
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units355

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

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

Community

Population887
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates54.3039°, -2.1961°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Hawes

Hawes is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 887. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hawes has a population of 887 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% 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 97.1% of residents.

Population

887
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
937.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Hawes vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hawes is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 81 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hawes vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Hawes is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 355 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,437
24% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

Hawes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.3039°N, 2.1961°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.01"
Driest Month (May) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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 92 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 91 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 38 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 83 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 91 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 120 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 92 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 147 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 35 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 94 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 128 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 6.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 6.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 7.0 in Wettest

Hawes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and May the driest (3.7").

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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 Hawes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK AAC+ 47 kbps
RibbleFM MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC

Museums in Hawes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dales Countryside Museum
Folk Museum
Heritage Centre
Museum of North Craven Life
Settle Station Signal Box
Stainmore Railway Company
Wensleydale Creamery Museum

Libraries in Hawes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Kirkby Stephen Library0.0
Library and Customer Services Centre and the Community Office0.0
Settle Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hawes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hawes Auction Mart

Hotels in Hawes

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herriots Guest House
Keld Lodge
Simonstone Hall Hotel
Stone House Hotel

Restaurants in Hawes

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calvert's Restaurant
Voujon

Cafes in Hawes

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1897 Coffee Shop
Caffe Curva
Chapel Gallery
Firebox Café
Kearton Tea Room
Laburnum House Tea Room
Penny Garth Cafe
The Herriot Gallery
The Old School cakery

Train Stations in Hawes

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dent
Garsdale

Gas Stations in Hawes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalehead Garage

Banks in Hawes

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newcastle Building Society

Breweries in Hawes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lamb Brewery
Settle Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery

Airports Near Hawes

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hawes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hawes Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gayle Methodist Church
Hawes Junction Mount Zion Chapel
Marsett Methodist Chapel
St Margaret, Hawes
St Mary and St John, Hardraw
St Matthew

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Waterfalls
31
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hawes

What is the population of Hawes?

Hawes has a population of 887 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 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Hawes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hawes?

Hawes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hawes?

Hawes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hawes?

The median home value in Hawes is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Hawes?

50.0% of adults in Hawes 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 Hawes?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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