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Milnthorpe, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Milnthorpe is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,199. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Milnthorpe
Milnthorpe is a village, civil parish, and former market town in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) south of Kendal. Historically in the county of Westmorland and on the A6, the village contains several old hostelries and hosts a market every Friday. The parish, which includes the village of Ackenthwaite, had a population of 2,199 according to the 2011 Census.
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| Population | 2,199 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2279°, -2.7694° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,426 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,161 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Milnthorpe
Milnthorpe is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,199. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Milnthorpe vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Milnthorpe vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,161 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $299,367 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 880 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2279°N, 2.7694°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in |
Milnthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Total Area | 307.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Milnthorpe
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milnthorpe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dallam School | — | — | — | — |
| Beetham C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holme Community School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Milnthorpe
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Milnthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Dove Cottage | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Milnthorpe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedbergh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Milnthorpe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Milnthorpe
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Milnthorpe
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Milnthorpe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Milnthorpe
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Milnthorpe
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Milnthorpe
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Milnthorpe
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Milnthorpe
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Milnthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Milnthorpe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Milnthorpe
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Milnthorpe
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Holme Post Office | |
| Milnthorpe Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Milnthorpe
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Milnthorpe
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ the King | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| St. Thomas |
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What is the population of Milnthorpe?
Milnthorpe has a population of 2,199 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Milnthorpe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Milnthorpe?
Milnthorpe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Milnthorpe?
Milnthorpe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 200 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Milnthorpe?
The median home value in Milnthorpe is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Milnthorpe?
50.0% of adults in Milnthorpe 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 Milnthorpe?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.