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Pateley Bridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pateley Bridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,432. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,432 Population 8/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
45.1 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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About Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge is a market town in the civil parish of High and Low Bishopside, in Nidderdale, in the county and district of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies on the River Nidd. It is in the Yorkshire Dales and just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

People

Population1,432
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density8/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 Units573

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,432
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates54.0862°, -1.7598°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,432. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Pateley Bridge has a population of 1,432 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 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

1,432
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
184.5mi²
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

Pateley Bridge vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pateley Bridge 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 130 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pateley Bridge vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

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)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Pateley Bridge 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 573 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 Units573

Property Tax

Climate in Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge 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
Pateley Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area184.5 sq mi (477.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates54.0862°N, 1.7598°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 121 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 74 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 72 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 12 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 146 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 110 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 83 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 129 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 111 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 73 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Pateley Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.9").

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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 Density8/sq mi
Total Area184.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Pateley Bridge

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nidderdale High School - - - -
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Bewerley Park Centre for Outdoor Education - - - -
Glasshouses Community Primary School - - - -
Fountains Earth, Lofthouse Church of England Endowed Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pateley Bridge

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
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
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pateley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Cliffe Castle
Folk Museum
Horsforth Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Museum of Rail Travel
Nidderdale Museum
Ripon Prison and Police Museum
Saltaire Collection
Second World War Experience Centre
The Courthouse Museum
The Peace Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
The Royal Pump Room Museum
Workhouse Museum

Libraries in Pateley Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Bedale Hall0.0
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Burley Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Harrogate Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
Mashamshire Community Library0.0
Menston Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Ripon Library0.0
Thornborough Hall0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pateley Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Keighley Market Hall
Masham Market
Otley Market Square
Pateley Livestock Market

Hotels in Pateley Bridge

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown Hotel

Restaurants in Pateley Bridge

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Japanese Restaurant
Olley's Pizzeria
The Willow

Cafes in Pateley Bridge

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brimham Rocks Cafe
Stump Cross Caverns Cafe
Tea Rooms
Teacups
The Old Granary Tea Shop
The Pancake House
Toft Gate Barn Cafe
Wildings

Theatres in Pateley Bridge

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pateley Playhouse

Monuments in Pateley Bridge

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

War Memorial

Veterinaries in Pateley Bridge

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bishopton Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Pateley Bridge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #280730965

Breweries in Pateley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Sheep Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
Craven Brew
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Ilkley Brewery
Pennine Brewing Co
Roosters
Saltaire Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Theakston Brewery
Timothy Taylor's
Wensleydale Brewery
Wishbone Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pateley Bridge

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Ski Resorts Near Pateley Bridge

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 Pateley Bridge

46 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
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Walton Wood Airfield-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wentworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pateley Bridge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pateley Bridge Post Office

Treatment Centers in Pateley Bridge

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Jamie Bell Physio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pateley Bridge

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bewerley Grange Chapel
Our Lady Immaculate
Pateley Bridge Methodist Church
St Mary
St Mary
St Mary's Church
St Michael & All Angels
St. Cuthbert

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Pateley Bridge

What is the population of Pateley Bridge?

Pateley Bridge has a population of 1,432 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 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 Pateley Bridge 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 Pateley Bridge?

Pateley Bridge 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 58°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.

How is the job market in Pateley Bridge?

Pateley Bridge 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 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pateley Bridge?

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

How are the schools in Pateley Bridge?

50.0% of adults in Pateley Bridge 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 Pateley Bridge?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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