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Market Weighton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Market Weighton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,429. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,429 Population 5/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,746 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,746 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$278,074 home value, $1,194/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Market Weighton

Market Weighton

Market Weighton is a town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is one of the main towns in the East Yorkshire Wolds and lies midway between Hull and York, about 20 miles (32 km) from either one. According to the 2021 UK Census Market Weighton parish had a population of 7,459, an increase on the 2011 UK census population of 6,429, which was an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 5,212.

People

Population6,429
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,746
Per Capita$47,746
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$278,074
Rent$1,194
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units2,572

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+47.7%

Community

Population6,429
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates53.8631°, -0.6651°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (955 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$47,746
Median Age49.3 years

About Market Weighton

Market Weighton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,429. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Market Weighton has a population of 6,429 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.7%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,429
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above United Kingdom avg
1,392.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Market Weighton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Market Weighton is $47,746, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,746 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 585 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Market Weighton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,746
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,746
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)585

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Market Weighton is $278,074, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,194 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,572 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,074
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,194
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units2,572

Property Tax

Market Weighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates53.8631°N, 0.6651°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
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 56 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 111 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 114 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 48 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 108 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 48 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Market Weighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
10% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.7%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area1,392.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Market Weighton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Market Weighton Infant School
The Market Weighton School
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Radio Stations near Market Weighton

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
TruckStopRadio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast MP3
Sine FM MP3
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
Vixen 101 MP3 128 kbps
Great Driffield Radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Market Weighton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baysgarth House Museum
Beverley Art Gallery
Burnby Hall Museum
Computer Sheds Museum
Crowle Peatland Railway
East Riding Treasure House
Goole Museum
Museum of the Wagoners' Special Reserve
Normanby Hall Country Park
Skidby Windmill Museum of East Riding Rural Life
The Ropery
The Waterways Museum
Wilderspin National School
Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre

Libraries in Market Weighton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beverley Library0.0
Driffield Public Library0.0
Hessle Library0.0
Howden Library0.0
Library & Museum0.0
Market Weighton Library0.0
North Ferriby Library0.0
Petuaria Centre0.0
Pocela Centre0.0
South Cave Library0.0
Swanland Library0.0
Winterton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Market Weighton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Corn Hill
Goole Market Hall
Market Hall
Saturday Market
Wednesday Market

Hotels in Market Weighton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Londesborough Arms Hotel

Cafes in Market Weighton

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fiddle Drill
Rossini
Snack Shack

Dentists in Market Weighton

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Genix Healthcare
Market Weighton Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Market Weighton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wicstun Veterinary Hospital
Wictun Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Market Weighton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tesco

Banks in Market Weighton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TSB

Breweries in Market Weighton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Raven Hill Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Market Weighton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Market Weighton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Bridlington AirfieldSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Burton-Constable AirstripSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Eddsfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Garton Field AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hollym AirfieldSmall Airport
Hollym West AirfieldSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Market Weighton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Market Weighton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Market Weighton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Hallows
All Saints
All Saints Church
St John's Methodist Church
St. Mary's RC Church

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 Market Weighton

What is the population of Market Weighton?

Market Weighton has a population of 6,429 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.

Is Market Weighton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,074 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Market Weighton?

Market Weighton 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 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Market Weighton?

Market Weighton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 585 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Market Weighton?

The median home value in Market Weighton is $278,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,194. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

How are the schools in Market Weighton?

30.5% of adults in Market Weighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Market Weighton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Market Weighton is 2.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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