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).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,595 Population 1/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,595
Density1/mi²
Veterans5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population1,595
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates52.6280°, -2.4847°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

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.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.2° 57.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 43.4
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.3° 43.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 47.1
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 58.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 57.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 64.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 61.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 69.0
Nov 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 61.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 67.0
Ironbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.6280°N, 2.4847°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 26 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 49 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 114 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 137 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 96 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 112 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 71 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 26 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 98 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 120 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 116 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 89 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 30 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 97 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Schools in Ironbridge

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgnorth Library0.0
Broseley Library0.0
Cleobury Country Centre & Library0.0
Eccleshall Library0.0
Highley Library0.0
Kidderminster Library0.0
Newport Community Library0.0
Oakengates Library0.0
Shifnal Library0.0
Southwater Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Wem Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ironbridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Best Western Valley Hotel
Madeley Court Hotel
Telford Golf & Spa Hotel
Tontine Hotel

Restaurants in Ironbridge

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aftab
Chez Maw Restaurant
Good Times Bistro
Kashmir Café
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
Mishu
Pondicherry
Restaurant Severn

Cafes in Ironbridge

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boxwood Cafe
CHEC Community Cafe
Coffee Bar
Dale End Cafe
Darby's
Green Wood Centre Cafe
Museum Cafe
Suree's kitchen
The Tea Emporium
Truffles Café

Monuments in Ironbridge

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Loamhole

Dentists in Ironbridge

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Madeley Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Ironbridge

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Jet Garage

Banks in Ironbridge

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
NatWest
TSB

Gyms in Ironbridge

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abraham Darby Leisure Centre

Breweries in Ironbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Brew
Rowton Brewery
Salopian Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Ironbridge

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ironbridge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Ironbridge Post Office
Madeley Post Office
Sutton Hill Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ironbridge

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ironbridge GorgeCultural1986

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ironbridge

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings Near Ironbridge

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ironbridge.

Name Year Description
Telford (shropshire) (uk/england) 2010 09/04/10 TELFORD&#44 ORANGE BALL&#44 35 MINS
Telford (uk/england) 2008 A light that moved strangely at the same speed and height&#44 then desended downwards and disappeared
Telford (uk/england) 1997 20 min. video footage of ufo recorded in England 1997.

Waterfalls Near Ironbridge

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ironbridge.

Name Description
Loamhole Waterfall Height: 6

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ironbridge

Ironbridge Gorge
Cultural · inscribed 1986
Ironbridge is known throughout the world as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution. It contains all the elements of progress that contributed to the rapid development of this industrial region in the 18th century, from the mines themselves to the railway line...

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 Ironbridge

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.

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. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.

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