Penistone, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Penistone is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,956. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,956 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5257°, -1.6303° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.8 inches (1,163 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.1 inches (36 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,548 |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
About Penistone
Penistone is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,956. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Penistone vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Penistone vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,548 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,548 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 997 |
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 | $232,800 |
| 17% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,164 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,382 |
Property Tax
Climate in Penistone
Penistone has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1037 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 176.3 sq mi (456.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5257°N, 1.6303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Penistone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Total Area | 176.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Penistone
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlstone Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Penistone Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Springvale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oxspring Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Penistone
38 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Rotherham Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Amber Sound FM | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 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 | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moorlands Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erewash Sound | - | MP3 | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - top pop | top pop music | MP3 |
Museums in Penistone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet | ||||
| Alfred Denny Museum | ||||
| Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park | ||||
| Bankfield Museum | ||||
| Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum | ||||
| Bishop's House | ||||
| Calderdale Industrial Museum | ||||
| Cannon Hall | ||||
| Castleton Village Museum | ||||
| Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum | ||||
| Colne Valley Museum | ||||
| Colne Valley Museum | ||||
| Cooper Art Gallery | ||||
| De Morgan Museum | ||||
| Dewsbury Bus Museum | ||||
| Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum | ||||
| Elsecar Heritage Centre | ||||
| Eureka! The National Children's Museum | ||||
| Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre | ||||
| Eyam Museum | ||||
| Heritage Quay | ||||
| Kelham Island Museum | ||||
| Ken Hawley Collection | ||||
| Legends of the Lane | ||||
| Magna Science Adventure Centre | ||||
| Mental Health Muesum | ||||
| Middleton Railway Museum | ||||
| Millennium Gallery | ||||
| National Emergency Services Museum | ||||
| Shepherd Wheel | ||||
| Shibden Hall | ||||
| Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre | ||||
| The National Videogame Museum | ||||
| Tolson Museum | ||||
| Turner Museum of Glass | ||||
| Wakefield Museum | ||||
| West Yorkshire History Centre | ||||
| Weston Park Museum | ||||
| Worsbrough Mill Museum | ||||
| Wortley Top Forge | ||||
| Yorkshire Natural History Museum |
Libraries in Penistone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Batley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belle Isle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belle Isle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birstall Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burngreave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burngreave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burngreave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library & Graves Gallery | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapeltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleckheaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cudworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darnall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denby Dale Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Dodworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dronfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ecclesall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ecclesfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Field Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Field Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Firth Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frecheville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenwood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Greetland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heckmondwike Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillsborough House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hipperholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hipperholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmfirth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoyland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery | 0.0 | |||||
| Illingworth Library (NHS only) | 0.0 | |||||
| Illingworth Library (NHS only) | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Jordanthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library@The Lightbox | 0.0 | |||||
| Lindley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Fairground & Circus Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| National Fairground & Circus Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Newfield Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Normanton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Penistone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rastrick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sheffield City Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shelf Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skircoat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Southey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stannington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stocksbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Diamond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Diamond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Learning Zone | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorpe Hesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorpe Hesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upperthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakefield One | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Bank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wibsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wombwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodseats Library, Doctor's Surgery and Lloyds Pharmacy | 0.0 | |||||
| Worsbrough Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Penistone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Emporium | |||||
| Arundel Emporium | |||||
| Barnsley Markets | |||||
| Birstall Market Place | |||||
| Brighouse Open Market | |||||
| Chapeltown Market | |||||
| Cleckheaton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Dewsbury Market | |||||
| Holmfirth Attested Auction Market | |||||
| Hoyland Market | |||||
| Huddersfield Open Market | |||||
| Huddersfield Open Market | |||||
| Meat And Fish Market | |||||
| Middleage Market | |||||
| Morley Market | |||||
| Ossett Market Place | |||||
| Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market | |||||
| Peddler Market | |||||
| Penistone Market | |||||
| Pollen Market | |||||
| Pollen Market | |||||
| Red Brick Market | |||||
| Steel Yard Kelham | |||||
| The Moor Market | |||||
| The Moor Open Market |
Hotels in Penistone
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Penistone
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Penistone
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Penistone
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Penistone
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Penistone
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Penistone
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Penistone
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Penistone
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Penistone
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Penistone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Brewery | ||||
| Acorn Brewery | ||||
| Blue Bee Brewery | ||||
| Blue Bee Brewery | ||||
| Cannon Brewery | ||||
| Drone Valley Brewery | ||||
| Emmanuales | ||||
| Emmanuales | ||||
| Frisky Bear Brewing Co | ||||
| Frisky Bear Brewing Co | ||||
| HB Clark And Co Ltd | ||||
| Horbury Ales | ||||
| Intrepid Brewing Company | ||||
| Jolly Boys' Brewery | ||||
| Kelham Island Brewery | ||||
| Kibble Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Little Critters | ||||
| Little Critters | ||||
| Luddite Brewing Co | ||||
| Mallinsons | ||||
| Milltown Brewery | ||||
| Mitchell's Hop House | ||||
| Mitchell's Hop House | ||||
| Morton Collins Brewing Co | ||||
| Nailmaker Brewing | ||||
| Neepsend Brew Co. | ||||
| Neepsend Brew Co. | ||||
| Ossett Brewery | ||||
| Perch Brewhouse | ||||
| Perch Brewhouse | ||||
| Saint Mars of the Desert | ||||
| Small World Beers | ||||
| Stancill Brewery | ||||
| Stancill Brewery | ||||
| Tarn 51 | ||||
| The Sheffield Brewery Co | ||||
| The Sheffield Brewery Co | ||||
| Three Fiends | ||||
| Tigertops Brewery | ||||
| Triple Point Brewery | ||||
| True North Brew Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Penistone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Penistone
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horse Leys Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jericho Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | 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 Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Syerston | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Penistone
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oxspring Post Office | |
| Penistone Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Penistone
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Lodge | ||
| Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| NHS Fitzwilliam Centre | ||
| St George's Medical Centre | ||
| Steps Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Penistone
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St Aidan's | |
| St Andrew's | |
| St John's | |
| St Mary's | |
| St. Johns Church | |
| Thurlstone Providence Baptist Chapel |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Penistone?
Penistone has a population of 10,956 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 176.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Penistone expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,548, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $232,800 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,164 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 Penistone?
Penistone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Penistone?
The unemployment rate in Penistone is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $895. There are 997 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Penistone?
The median home value in Penistone is $232,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,164. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.
How are the schools in Penistone?
50.0% of adults in Penistone 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 Penistone?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.
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