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Knaresborough, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Knaresborough is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,740. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
14,740 Population 4/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,740
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,896

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)

Education

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

Community

Population14,740
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates54.0091°, -1.4685°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,740. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Knaresborough has a population of 14,740 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% 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 97.1% of residents.

Population

14,740
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
4,037.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Knaresborough vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Knaresborough is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,341 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Knaresborough vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,341

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Knaresborough is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,896 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,437
24% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units5,896

Property Tax

Climate in Knaresborough

Knaresborough has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.7° / 6.7° 53.2
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.5° / 7.7° 43.7
Mar 6.3°C / 43°F 2.5° / 10.1° 38.7
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 3.8° / 12.8° 47.5
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.8° 42.7
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.5° 61.1
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.9° 56.4
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.4° 65.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.8° 58.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.7° 65.6
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.6° 62.1
Dec 4.2°C / 40°F 1.6° / 6.8° 60.1
Knaresborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates54.0091°N, 1.4685°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 77 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 136 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 103 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 21 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 127 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 66 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 125 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 76 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Knaresborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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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 Density4/sq mi
Total Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Knaresborough

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Starbeck Primary Academy
Springwater Academy
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
King James's School
Hookstone Chase Primary School
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Aspin Park Academy
The Forest School
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Meadowside Academy
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Radio Stations near Knaresborough

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio MP3
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM MP3

Museums in Knaresborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Horsforth Museum
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Middleton Railway Museum
Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop
Ripon Prison and Police Museum
Royal Armouries
Second World War Experience Centre
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
The Courthouse Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
The Royal Pump Room Museum
The World of James Herriot
Thirsk Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Workhouse Museum
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Knaresborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library0.0
Boroughbridge Community Library0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harrogate Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Knaresborough Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Mashamshire Community Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library0.0
Ripon Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Starbeck Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Thirsk Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Knaresborough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Masham Market
Otley Market Square
Pudsey Market

Hotels in Knaresborough

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goldsborough Hall
Newton House Hotel
The General Tarleton
The Kestrel
The Knaresborough Inn

Restaurants in Knaresborough

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1858
Dil Raj
Khan's
Lawai Spice
The General Tarleton
The Little Way Cafe
Zolsha

Cafes in Knaresborough

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Cafe
Café Di Lucca
Caffè Nero
Costa
Flamingos Tea Room
Happy Barista
Henshaws Cafe
Honey Bees
Karen's Bistro
Lavender Tearoom
Marigold
Number 13
Riverside Cafe
The Black Mulberry
The Hub Commumity Cafe
The Ugly Duckling Tearoom
The Watermill Cafe

Theatres in Knaresborough

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frazer Theatre

Castles in Knaresborough

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knaresborough Castle

Dentists in Knaresborough

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #157047657
GB #3604840130
Harrogate Dental Care
Oasis

Veterinaries in Knaresborough

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest House Veterinary Surgery
Tower Vets
Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Knaresborough

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knaresborough
Starbeck

Bus Stations in Knaresborough

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knaresborough Bus Station

Gas Stations in Knaresborough

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Asda
Morrisons

Banks in Knaresborough

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub

Gyms in Knaresborough

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym
PureGym
XS Fitness

Golf Courses in Knaresborough

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conyngham Hall Leisure Park pitch and putt course
Harrogate Golf Club
Knaresborough Golf Club

Breweries in Knaresborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Black Sheep Brewery
Bosun's Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
Daleside Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Harrogate Brewing Company
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Pennine Brewing Co
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Roosters
Rudgate Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Theakston Brewery
Turning Point Brew Co
Wetherby Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Yorkshire Heart

Stadiums & Teams in Knaresborough

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Knaresborough

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Low Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Netherthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe AirstripSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pocklington AirfieldSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Redmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Retford Gamston AirportSmall Airport
Rufforth East AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Knaresborough

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Goldsborough Post Office
Knaresborough Post Office
Starbeck Post Office

Treatment Centers in Knaresborough

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Jamie Bell Physio
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Knaresborough

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag
Gracious Street Methodist Church
Parish Church of St Oswald
Park Grove Methodist Church
Saint John the Baptist
Scotton Methodist Church
St Andrews Church
St Mary, Goldsborough
St Mary's Church
St Thomas
Starbeck Methodist Church
The Holy Trinity
United Reformed Church

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UFO Sightings
4
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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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 Knaresborough

What is the population of Knaresborough?

Knaresborough has a population of 14,740 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Knaresborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Knaresborough?

Knaresborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Knaresborough?

Knaresborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 1,341 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Knaresborough?

The median home value in Knaresborough is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Knaresborough?

50.0% of adults in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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