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Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Kirkby Stephen is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,522. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,522 Population 1/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,161 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,161 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$299,367 home value, $1,329/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population1,522
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,161
Per Capita$53,161
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$299,367
Rent$1,329
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units609

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,522
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates54.4723°, -2.3487°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,522. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Kirkby Stephen has a population of 1,522 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% 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 97.5% of residents.

Population

1,522
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
1,722.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Kirkby Stephen vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Kirkby Stephen is $53,161, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,161 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,022, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 139 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kirkby Stephen vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,161
29% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,161
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Kirkby Stephen is $299,367, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,329 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 609 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units609

Property Tax

Kirkby Stephen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.4723°N, 2.3487°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.18"
Driest Month (May) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 55 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 56 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 103 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 95 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 111 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 44 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 113 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 111 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 66 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 111 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 45 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Kirkby Stephen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and May the driest (3.3").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,722.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Kirkby Stephen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Brough Community Primary School
Kirkby Stephen Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kirkby Stephen

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beyond Radio AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock 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 Stephen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acorn Bank
Dales Countryside Museum
Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum
Heritage Centre
Stainmore Railway Company
Wensleydale Creamery Museum

Libraries in Kirkby Stephen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Appleby Library0.0
Kirkby Stephen Library0.0
Library and Customer Services Centre and the Community Office0.0
Sedbergh Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kirkby Stephen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hawes Auction Mart
Market Hall

Hotels in Kirkby Stephen

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Augill Castle
Black Bull Hotel
The Black Swan Hotel
The Fat Lamb
The Kings Head
The Pennine Hotel

Restaurants in Kirkby Stephen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Century
Mango Tree

Cafes in Kirkby Stephen

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allison's Cafè
Beagle's Bakes and Baguettes
Brough Castle Cafe and Ice Cream
Buttercup
Costa
Lune Spring Nurseries coffee shop
The Mulberry Bush
The White Hare Cafe

Castles in Kirkby Stephen

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brough Castle
Pendragon Castle

Dentists in Kirkby Stephen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cumbria Smiles

Train Stations in Kirkby Stephen

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen East
Warcop

Gas Stations in Kirkby Stephen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldersons Nateby Service Station
GB #942678145
Shell

Banks in Kirkby Stephen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays

Golf Courses in Kirkby Stephen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Public Golf Course

Airports Near Kirkby Stephen

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kirkby Stephen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office and Stores
Soulby Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirkby Stephen

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bleatarn Chapel of Ease
Kirkby Stephen Evangelical Church
Kirkby Stephen Parish Church
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Church
Parish Church of St Michael Brough
Penistone Green Church
Soulby Methodist Chapel
St Mary's
St Oswald
St Stephen
St. Theobald's Church
Upper Eden Baptist Church
Winton United Church

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kirkby Stephen

What is the population of Kirkby Stephen?

Kirkby Stephen has a population of 1,522 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 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 Stephen 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 Stephen?

Kirkby Stephen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kirkby Stephen?

Kirkby Stephen 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 139 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kirkby Stephen?

The median home value in Kirkby Stephen is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Kirkby Stephen?

50.0% of adults in Kirkby Stephen 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 Stephen?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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