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Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Kirkby Lonsdale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,843. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a town and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England, on the River Lune. Historically in Westmorland, it lies 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Kendal on the A65. The parish recorded a population of 1,771 in the 2001 census, increasing to 1,843 at the 2011 Census.
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| Population | 1,843 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2026°, -2.5983° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5 inches (1,434 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,161 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Kirkby Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,843. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kirkby Lonsdale vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Kirkby Lonsdale vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,161 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $299,367 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 737 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2026°N, 2.5983°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 6.1 in |
Kirkby Lonsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (3.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 307.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Kirkby Lonsdale
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underley Garden School | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Elizabeth School | — | — | — | — |
| Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Underley Garden School | — | — | — | — |
| Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Elizabeth Studio School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kirkby Lonsdale
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Kirkby Lonsdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive |
Libraries in Kirkby Lonsdale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingleton library and information centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedbergh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kirkby Lonsdale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market |
Hotels in Kirkby Lonsdale
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kirkby Lonsdale
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kirkby Lonsdale
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kirkby Lonsdale
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kirkby Lonsdale
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kirkby Lonsdale
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kirkby Lonsdale
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kirkby Lonsdale
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kirkby Lonsdale
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kirkby Lonsdale
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kirkby Lonsdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant |
Stadiums & Teams in Kirkby Lonsdale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kirkby Lonsdale
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kirkby Lonsdale
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barbon Post Office | |
| Hutton Roof Post Office | |
| Kirkby Lonsdale Post Office | |
| Whittington Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kirkby Lonsdale
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirkby Lonsdale
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Saint Michael the Archangel | |
| St Bartholomew | |
| St John | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter's, Leck |
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What is the population of Kirkby Lonsdale?
Kirkby Lonsdale has a population of 1,843 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Kirkby Lonsdale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Kirkby Lonsdale?
Kirkby Lonsdale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.
How is the job market in Kirkby Lonsdale?
Kirkby Lonsdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 168 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kirkby Lonsdale?
The median home value in Kirkby Lonsdale is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Kirkby Lonsdale?
50.0% of adults in Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Kirkby Lonsdale?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.