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Leyburn, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Leyburn is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,183. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,183 Population 1/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.3 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

Population2,183
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1/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 Units873

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,183
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates54.3100°, -1.8304°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (997 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Leyburn

Leyburn is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,183. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Leyburn has a population of 2,183 with a density of 1 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

2,183
Total Population
1
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

Leyburn vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Leyburn 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 199 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leyburn 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)199

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Leyburn 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 873 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 Units873

Property Tax

Climate in Leyburn

Leyburn 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
Leyburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.3100°N, 1.8304°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.8 141 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 96 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 95 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 94 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 79 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 20 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 84 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 95 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 107 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 113 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 95 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 128 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 144 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 55 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 90 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Leyburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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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 Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Leyburn

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wensleydale School - - - -
Leyburn Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leyburn

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Leyburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Museum
Green Howards Museum
Nidderdale Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Swaledale Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bowes Museum

Libraries in Leyburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Bedale Hall0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Mashamshire Community Library0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0

Farmers Markets in Leyburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Masham Market
Pateley Livestock Market

Hotels in Leyburn

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Swan Hotel
The Wensleydale Heifer

Restaurants in Leyburn

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon Inn
Royal Spice
The Sandpiper Inn

Cafes in Leyburn

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthur’s Tea Bar
Chambers Coffee House
Kim's Cafe & Bistro
Posthorn Tea Room & Café

Cinemas in Leyburn

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Picture House

Dentists in Leyburn

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leyburn Dental Practice

Train Stations in Leyburn

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leyburn
Redmire

Gas Stations in Leyburn

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leyburn Filling Station

Banks in Leyburn

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yorkshire Building Society

Gyms in Leyburn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Your Fitness Needs

Breweries in Leyburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Sheep Brewery
Live Brewing Co
Mithril
Pennine Brewing Co
Richmond Brewery shop
Theakston Brewery
Wensleydale Brewery

Airports Near Leyburn

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leyburn

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leyburn Post Office
Redmire Village Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leyburn

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faith Mission
Friends' Meeting House
Leyburn Methodist Church
St Bartholomew
St John the Evangelist
St Margaret's
St Mary
St Matthew's
St Peter and St Paul
Wensleydale Evangelical Church

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Waterfalls
2
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 Leyburn

What is the population of Leyburn?

Leyburn has a population of 2,183 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 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 Leyburn 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 Leyburn?

Leyburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

How is the job market in Leyburn?

Leyburn 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 199 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leyburn?

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

How are the schools in Leyburn?

50.0% of adults in Leyburn 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 Leyburn?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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