Ironbridge, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ironbridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,595. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,595 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6280°, -2.4847° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,776 |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
About Ironbridge
Ironbridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,595. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ironbridge vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ironbridge vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,776 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 145 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $281,487 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,144 |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.3% |
| Housing Units | 638 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ironbridge
Ironbridge has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6280°N, 2.4847°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Ironbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Ironbridge
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buildwas Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Madeley Academy | - | - | - | - |
| John Randall Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Haughton School | - | - | - | - |
| Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ironbridge
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| Genesis Radio Birmingham | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 101.8 WCR FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 6 Towns Radio | adult contemporary, classic hits | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Black Country Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HypeDem Reggae Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blue Sky Radio | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SYNK Radio | dance, drum and bass | MP3 | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Vibe 1 | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Access Radio 64K | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ironbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Blists Hill Victorian Town | ||||
| Broseley Pipeworks | ||||
| Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron | ||||
| Coalport China Museum | ||||
| Ditton Priors Local History Centre | ||||
| Dudmaston Hall | ||||
| Enginuity | ||||
| Jackfield Tile Museum | ||||
| Kidderminster Railway Museum | ||||
| Much Wenlock Museum | ||||
| Museum of Carpet | ||||
| Museum of Steel Sculpture | ||||
| Museum of the Gorge | ||||
| Museum of The Post Office In The Community | ||||
| Northgate Museum | ||||
| RAF Museum Midlands | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| Tar Tunnel | ||||
| The Darby Houses | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| The Iron Bridge Tollhouse | ||||
| The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Ironbridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broseley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleobury Country Centre & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kidderminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakengates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shifnal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ironbridge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Farm Shop | |||||
| Bridgnorth Outdoor Market | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Madeley Market | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Hotels in Ironbridge
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ironbridge
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ironbridge
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ironbridge
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ironbridge
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ironbridge
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ironbridge
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ironbridge
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ironbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brew | ||||
| Rowton Brewery | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Ironbridge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ironbridge
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawling Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ironbridge
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ironbridge Post Office | |
| Madeley Post Office | |
| Sutton Hill Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ironbridge
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Gorge | Cultural | 1986 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ironbridge
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic Church of St Mary | |
| Fletcher Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Madeley Baptist Church | |
| Springfield Christian Fellowship | |
| St Bartholomew's | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Mary The Virgin Church | |
| St Michaels Church | |
| St. Luke's Church | |
| Sutton Hill Church |
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What is the population of Ironbridge?
Ironbridge has a population of 1,595 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
Is Ironbridge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,776, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,487 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ironbridge?
Ironbridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.
How is the job market in Ironbridge?
The unemployment rate in Ironbridge is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $880. There are 145 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ironbridge?
The median home value in Ironbridge is $281,487. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,144. The homeownership rate is 60.7%.
How are the schools in Ironbridge?
26.1% of adults in Ironbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ironbridge?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ironbridge is 5.6% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 8% Asian. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.1% of residents have a disability.
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