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Heslington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Heslington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,219. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,219 Population 59/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$51,430 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,430 median income, 5.0% 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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People

Population6,219
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,430
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,488

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

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

Community

Population6,219
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates53.9464°, -1.0492°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$51,430
Median Age40.6 years

About Heslington

Heslington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,219. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Heslington has a population of 6,219 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 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

6,219
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
105.0mi²
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

Heslington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Heslington is $51,430, which is 32% 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 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 566 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Heslington vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,430
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)566

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Heslington is $249,800, 11% 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 2,488 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

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

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,488

Property Tax

Heslington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates53.9464°N, 1.0492°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 77 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 93 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 75 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 90 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 131 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 90 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 89 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 130 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Heslington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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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 Density59/sq mi
Total Area105.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Heslington

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School
Hempland Primary School
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Holgate's School
Osbaldwick Primary Academy (Osbaldwick Lane Site)
Badger Hill Primary Academy
Osbaldwick Primary Academy (The Leyes Site)
Lord Deramore's Primary School
Applefields School
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Radio Stations near Heslington

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM MP3

Museums in Heslington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bar Convent Museum
Barley Hall
Catton Heritage Museum
Craven's Motorcycle Museum
Fairfax House Museum
Goole Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Kohima Museum
Malton Museum
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Micklegate Bar Museum
National Railway Museum
Quilters' Guild
Roman Bath Museum
Shandy Hall
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Minster Undercroft
York Saint Mary's
York's Chocolate Story
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Libraries in Heslington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Better York Library Centre0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Dunnington Community Library0.0
Easingwold Library0.0
Explore @ 30 Clarence Street0.0
Explore Library0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Harry Fairhurst Building0.0
Haxby and Wigginton Library0.0
Howden Library0.0
Huntington Public Library0.0
JB Morrell Library0.0
Library & Museum0.0
Minster Library0.0
New Earswick Library0.0
Poppleton Library0.0
Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research0.0
Search Engine0.0
Selby Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
Strensall Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
York Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heslington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goole Market Hall
Market Hall
Market Place
Newgate Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart

Hotels in Heslington

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge - York Hull Road Hotel

Restaurants in Heslington

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Derwent Restaurant
Happy Noodles
Piazza Restaurant
Quarks
Red Chilli
Roger Kirk Centre Galleria
Sylhety Lounge
Vanbrugh Dining

Cafes in Heslington

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcuin Bistro
Cookies
Delight Cafe
Derwent Cafe
Explore Reading
Grub
Library Cafe
Njoy Lounge
Park Central
Roger Kirk Cafe
Ron Cooke Hub Cafe
Starbucks
The Kitchen at Alcuin
The Link

Cinemas in Heslington

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

York Student Cinema

Theme Parks in Heslington

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murton Park

Clinics in Heslington

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tang Hall Clinic
The Tuke Centre
York Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services

Gas Stations in Heslington

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hull Road Service Station
Shell

Gyms in Heslington

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

York Sport Village

Breweries in Heslington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ainsty Ales
Brew York
Crooked Brewery
Half Moon Brewery
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Malton Brewery
Pivovar Brew House
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Trig Brewery
Yorkshire Heart

Stadiums & Teams in Heslington

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Airports Near Heslington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Eddsfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider FieldSmall Airport
Little Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Low Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Netherthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Newgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Heslington

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bad Bargain Lane Post Office
Heslington Post Office
Tang Hall Lane Post Office

Treatment Centers in Heslington

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital
White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heslington

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heslington Church
St Aelreds
St George's Methodist Church
St Hilda's Church
St. Thomas, Osbaldwick
York Community Church

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 Heslington

What is the population of Heslington?

Heslington has a population of 6,219 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Heslington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $51,430, 32% 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 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Heslington?

Heslington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Heslington?

The unemployment rate in Heslington is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 566 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heslington?

The median home value in Heslington is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Heslington?

50.0% of adults in Heslington 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 Heslington?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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