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Overton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Overton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,069. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,069 Population 4/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,310 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,310 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$249,097 home value, $1,108/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,069
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,310
Per Capita$44,310
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,097
Rent$1,108
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units428

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+54.9%

Community

Population1,069
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates54.0153°, -2.8607°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,310
Median Age41.0 years

About Overton

Overton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,069. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Overton has a population of 1,069 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (5.4%), with 4.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.7% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,069
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above United Kingdom avg
307.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.7%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Overton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Overton is $44,310, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,310 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $852, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Overton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,310
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,310
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.7%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Overton is $249,097, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,108 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 428 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,097
12% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,108
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.1%
Housing Units428

Property Tax

Overton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area307.9 sq mi (797.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates54.0153°N, 2.8607°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.51"
Driest Month (May) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 73 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 74 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 106 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 136 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 83 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 20 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 81 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 76 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 76 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 38 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Overton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").

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32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+54.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area307.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.7%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Overton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thurnham Glasson Church of England Primary School - - - -
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Overton

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 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
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Overton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Cottage Museum
Fleetwood Museum
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Heron Corn Mill
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Visitor Centre
Judges' Lodgings Museum
King's Own Regiment Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Police Museum
Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Ruskin Library
Showtown Blackpool
Sir John Barrow Cottage

Libraries in Overton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anchorsholme Library0.0
Arnside Library0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Cleveleys Library0.0
County Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garstang Library0.0
Grange-over-Sands Library0.0
Harold Bridges Library0.0
Heysham Library0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kents Bank Station Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Lancaster Public Library0.0
Lancaster University Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Marsh Community Centre0.0
Milnthorpe Library0.0
Moor Park Library0.0
Morecambe Library0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ruskin Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Ulverston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Overton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Assembly Rooms Emporium
Charter Market
Festival Market
Fleetwood Market
Foxhall Market
Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre
Market Hall
Simply Local Farmers Market
Springfield Market
Ulverston Auction Mart

Cafes in Overton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Quayside at Glasson Dock

Castles in Overton

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashton Hall

Golf Courses in Overton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashton Golf Centre
Lancaster Golf Club

Breweries in Overton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accidental Brewery
Farm Yard Brew Co
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Lancaster Brewery
Lunebrew
Old School Brewery
Shaws of Grange
Stringers
Ulverston Brewing Company
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Overton

TeamLeagueDivision
Deepdale Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Overton

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 Overton

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Overton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glasson Dock Post Office
Overton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Overton

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashton Health Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre
Walter Lyon House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Overton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Glasson
St Helen's 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 Overton

What is the population of Overton?

Overton has a population of 1,069 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Overton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. 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 Overton?

Overton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.

How is the job market in Overton?

The unemployment rate in Overton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Overton?

The median home value in Overton is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Overton?

32.3% of adults in Overton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Overton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Overton is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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