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Helsby, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Helsby is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,166. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,166 Population 27/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,687 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,687 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$333,416 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Helsby

Helsby

Helsby is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Overlooking the Mersey estuary, it is approximately 9 miles (14 km) north east of Chester and 2.5 miles (4 km) south west of Frodsham.

People

Population5,166
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,687
Per Capita$52,687
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$333,416
Rent$1,317
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units2,066

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+53.4%

Community

Population5,166
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates53.2740°, -2.7691°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$52,687
Median Age43.9 years

About Helsby

Helsby is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,166. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Helsby has a population of 5,166 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,166
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
190.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Helsby vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Helsby is $52,687, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,687 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,013, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 470 business establishments. 31.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Helsby vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,687
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,687
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)470

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Helsby is $333,416, 18% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,317 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,066 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,416
18% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,317
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units2,066

Property Tax

Climate in Helsby

Helsby has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Helsby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates53.2740°N, 2.7691°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 94 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 108 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 43 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 136 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 135 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 46 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 54 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 72 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 108 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 109 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 61 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Helsby has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area190.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Schools in Helsby

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alvanley and Manley Village School (Junior Site)
Horn's Mill Primary School
Helsby High School
Helsby Hillside Primary School
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Radio Stations near Helsby

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Liverpool Live Radio MP3
Central Radio North West MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show MP3
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Dazzle FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM AAC 64 kbps
Radio Leyland MP3 128 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio MP3 320 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Helsby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bicycle Museum
Catalyst Museum
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Erddig Hall
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Nantwich Museum
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Sick To Death
Smithy Heritage Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Stretton Water Mill
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham Archives
Wrexham Museum
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Libraries in Helsby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Coleg Cambria, Yale Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
LRC0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Nantwich Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarporley Community High School Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0
Wrexham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Helsby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Butchers' Market
Chester Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
General Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Kirkby Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Nantwich Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Widnes Market
Winsford Indoor Market

Restaurants in Helsby

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Junoon
Sher Kahn

Cafes in Helsby

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helsby Station Hub
Jilly's
Tesco Café
The Old Bank Tea Rooms

Dentists in Helsby

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helsby Dental Surgery

Train Stations in Helsby

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helsby

Gas Stations in Helsby

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Helsby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Love Lane Brewery
Spitting Feathers Brewery
Weetwood Brewery
Wrexham Lager Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Helsby

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Helsby

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 Helsby

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF ShawburyMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Breidden AirfieldSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bryn Gates AirfieldSmall Airport
Bryngwyn Bach AirfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Chirk AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Forest Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frandley House AirstripSmall Airport
Hawksview AirstripSmall Airport
Haydock Park AirstripSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring ClubSmall Airport
Longford AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Grounds Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Mill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mitton AirstripSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Otherton AirfieldSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
Peplow AirstripSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
RAF WoodvaleSmall Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandford Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Seighford Glider FieldSmall Airport
Shifnal AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Helsby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Helsby Post Office

Treatment Centers in Helsby

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haydock Lodge
Maple House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Helsby

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Helsby Methodist Church
St John the Evangelist
St Paul's Church

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UFO Sightings
2
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 Helsby

What is the population of Helsby?

Helsby has a population of 5,166 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 190.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Helsby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,687, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $333,416 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Helsby?

Helsby has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Helsby?

Helsby has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 470 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Helsby?

The median home value in Helsby is $333,416. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,317. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Helsby?

35.7% of adults in Helsby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Helsby?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Helsby is 3.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

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