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North Cowton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

North Cowton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 503. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 434/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.4 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

Population503
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density434/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 Units201

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)

Education

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

Community

Population503
Population Density434 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates54.4305°, -1.5631°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About North Cowton

North Cowton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

North Cowton has a population of 503 with a density of 434 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 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

503
Total Population
434
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
1.2mi²
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

North Cowton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in North Cowton 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 46 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: North Cowton vs United Kingdom

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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)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in North Cowton 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 201 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 Units201

Property Tax

Climate in North Cowton

North Cowton 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
North Cowton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates54.4305°N, 1.5631°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 140 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 114 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 127 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 113 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 110 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 146 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 30 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 100 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 114 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 124 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 143 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 119 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 77 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

North Cowton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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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 Density434/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in North Cowton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North and South Cowton Community Primary School
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Radio Stations near North Cowton

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Spark FM MP3 320 kbps
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio AAC 48 kbps
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3

Museums in North Cowton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Faith Museum
Green Howards Museum
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Preston Park Museum
Richmond Castle Museum
Richmondshire Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The World of James Herriot
Thirsk Museum

Libraries in North Cowton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bedale Hall0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Catterick Community Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Colburn Library0.0
Edward Pease Free Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Mashamshire Community Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Northallerton Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
Thirsk Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Yarm Library0.0

Farmers Markets in North Cowton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Masham Market

Cafes in North Cowton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanger 50

Gas Stations in North Cowton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #5018325415

Breweries in North Cowton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bayonet Brewing
Black Sheep Brewery
George Samuel Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Live Brewing Co
Mithril
Pennine Brewing Co
Richmond Brewery shop
Theakston Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in North Cowton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near North Cowton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Redmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rufforth East AirfieldSmall Airport
Rufforth West AirfieldSmall Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet AirfieldSmall Airport
Spite Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Throstle Nest Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wombleton AirfieldSmall Airport
Woodhouse Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Cowton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
North Cowton Chapel
St Luke

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 North Cowton

What is the population of North Cowton?

North Cowton has a population of 503 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 434 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 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 North Cowton 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 North Cowton?

North Cowton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in North Cowton?

North Cowton 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 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Cowton?

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

How are the schools in North Cowton?

50.0% of adults in North Cowton 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 North Cowton?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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