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Howden, United Kingdom
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Howden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,142. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Howden
Howden is a market town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Vale of York to the north of the M62, on the A614 road about 16 miles (26Â km) south-east of York and 3 miles (4.8Â km) north of Goole, which lies across the River Ouse. It is known for Howden Minster, one of the largest churches in the East Riding.
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| Population | 4,142 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.7463°, -0.8699° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,746 |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
About Howden
Howden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,142. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Howden vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Howden vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,746 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $278,074 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,194 |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,657 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7463°N, 0.8699°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 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 | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Howden has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.5% |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,392.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Schools in Howden
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howden School | - | - | - | - |
| Howden Church of England Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Howden Junior School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Howden
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Howden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Museum | ||||
| Barley Hall | ||||
| Burnby Hall Museum | ||||
| Catton Heritage Museum | ||||
| Craven's Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Crowle Peatland Railway | ||||
| Epworth Old Rectory | ||||
| Fairfax House Museum | ||||
| Goole Museum | ||||
| Jorvik Viking Centre | ||||
| Kohima Museum | ||||
| Merchant Adventurers' Hall | ||||
| Micklegate Bar Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| Normanby Hall Country Park | ||||
| North Lincolnshire Museum | ||||
| Quilters' Guild | ||||
| Roman Bath Museum | ||||
| South Yorkshire Air Museum | ||||
| The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft | ||||
| The Waterways Museum | ||||
| 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 Howden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Bessacarr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Better York Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopthorpe Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bottesford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowle Market Hall (Library & Post Office) | 0.0 | |||||
| Dringhouses Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunnington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore @ 30 Clarence Street | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harry Fairhurst Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Howden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntington Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Intake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Morrell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Weighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Messingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorends Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Earswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Lincolnshire Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pocela Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research | 0.0 | |||||
| Scunthorpe Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Search Engine | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| York Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Howden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowle Market Place | |||||
| Goole Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Newgate Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart | |||||
| St Johns Market |
Restaurants in Howden
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Howden
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Howden
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Howden
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Howden
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Howden
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Howden
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Howden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsty Ales | ||||
| Brew York | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Ice Cream Factory Brewery | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Mill Brewery | ||||
| Pivovar Brew House | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Trig Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Howden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Howden
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Howden
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Howden Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Howden
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital | ||
| White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Howden
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Howden Minster | |
| Sacred Heart | |
| The Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Howden
What is the population of Howden?
Howden has a population of 4,142 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.
Is Howden expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,074 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Howden?
Howden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Howden?
Howden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 377 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Howden?
The median home value in Howden is $278,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,194. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.
How are the schools in Howden?
30.5% of adults in Howden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Howden?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Howden is 2.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.