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Marsden, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Marsden is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,889. Elevation: 823 ft (251 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,889 Population 20/sq mi density
823 ft Elevation 251 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,889
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units1,556

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,889
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Coordinates53.6000°, -1.9167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Marsden

Marsden is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,889. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Marsden has a population of 3,889 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,889
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
198.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Marsden vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Marsden is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 354 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Marsden vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)354

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Marsden is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,556 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units1,556

Property Tax

Marsden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates53.6000°N, 1.9167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 121 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 107 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 24 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 110 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 132 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 148 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 22 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 106 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 15 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 96 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 21 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 7 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 21 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Marsden has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.1").

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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 Density20/sq mi
Total Area198.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Marsden

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marsden Junior School - - - -
Marsden Infant & Nursery School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marsden

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound - MP3

Museums in Marsden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Ellenroad Steam Museum
Engine Shed
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Hat Works
Hat Works
Heptonstall Museum
Heritage Quay
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
National Science and Media Museum
New Mills Heritage Centre
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Saddleworth Museum
Saltaire Collection
Shibden Hall
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Museum
Stockport Museum
The Aisled Barn
The Peace Museum
Tolson Museum
Touchstones
Warley Museum

Libraries in Marsden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Almondbury Library0.0
Balderstone Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Bramhall Library0.0
Bredbury Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Brinnington Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denton Library0.0
Denton West End Community Library0.0
Disley Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Glossop Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Great Moor Library0.0
Greenfield Library0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Hadfield Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Hayfield Library0.0
Hazel Grove Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
High Lane Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
Hyde Library0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
King Cross Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
Mirfield Library0.0
New Mills Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre0.0
Reddish Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
Smallbridge Library0.0
Sowerby Bridge Library0.0
Stainland Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stockport Central Library0.0
STOCKROOM0.0
Tameside Central Library0.0
Todmorden Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Walsden Library0.0
Wardle Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Marsden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ashton Indoor Market
Brighouse Open Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Glossop Indoor Market
Glossop Outdoor Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Hyde Market
Middleage Market
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Shipley Open Market
Stockport Market
The Bazaar
The Market
The Market
Todmorden Market
Todmorden Market Hall
Tommyfield Market

Restaurants in Marsden

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Eleven
Mozzarella's
Oi Dumplings
The Olive Branch Inn

Cafes in Marsden

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Month of Sundaes
Crumbals-on-the-Corner
Katie's Homade Kitchen
Lil Olive
Ohmare
The Little Lock
Watersedge Cafe
Wild Cafe

Clinics in Marsden

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colne Valley Group Practice

Train Stations in Marsden

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marsden

Golf Courses in Marsden

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marsden Golf Club

Breweries in Marsden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Valleys Brewery
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Copper Dragon
Eagle's Crag Brewery
Empire Brewing
Flower of Life
Little Valley Brewery
Mallinsons
Milltown Brewery
Quantum Brewing Company
Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Small World Beers
Stod Fold Brewery
The Runaway Brewery
Thornsett Brewery and Hop Yard
Three Fiends
Torrside Brewing
Vocation Brewery
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
We Are Wolf
Zapato Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Marsden

TeamLeagueDivision
Droylsden Football Club
The Falcon Fire Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Marsden

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Marsden

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripley Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport

Post Offices in Marsden

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marsden Post Office

Treatment Centers in Marsden

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Boston House
Cygnet Lodge
Heathfield House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsden

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shred Chapel (Mission Room)
St Bartholomew
United Church Marsden

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 Marsden

What is the population of Marsden?

Marsden has a population of 3,889 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Marsden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Marsden?

Marsden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Marsden?

Marsden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 354 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marsden?

The median home value in Marsden is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Marsden?

50.0% of adults in Marsden 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 Marsden?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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