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Knowle, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Knowle is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,823. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
10,823 Population
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$59,558 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,558 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,558
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $1
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population10,823
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,558
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$1
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population10,823
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates52.3833°, -1.7333°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$59,558
Median Age40.6 years

Is Knowle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knowle receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Knowle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Knowle is $59,558, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Knowle is $1, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Knowle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Knowle has a population of 10,823. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (82.2%), with 3.6% White, 2.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.5% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,823
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Knowle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Knowle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knowle is $59,558, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 36.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Knowle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,558
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home36.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Knowle is $1, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Knowle, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Knowle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Knowle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall8.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates52.3833°N, 1.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 40°F (5°C)
2.8"
Feb 39°F (4°C)
2.0"
Mar 43°F (6°C)
2.2"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
1.9"
May 52°F (11°C)
2.1"
Jun 57°F (14°C)
2.5"
Jul 61°F (16°C)
2.0"
Aug 61°F (16°C)
2.5"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
2.4"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
2.4"
Nov 44°F (6°C)
2.7"
Dec 40°F (5°C)
2.8"

The warmest month is July at 61°F, while the coldest is February at 39°F — a seasonal swing of 22°F. January sees the most rain (2.8"), while April is the driest (1.9").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home36.1%

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