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Pickering, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pickering is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,936. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,936 Population 2/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Pickering

Pickering

Pickering is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, on the border of the North York Moors National Park. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it is at the foot of the moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south.

People

Population6,936
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units2,774

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

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

Community

Population6,936
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates54.2500°, -0.7667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (686 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Pickering

Pickering is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,936. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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 27.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Pickering has a population of 6,936 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,936
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
4,037.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Pickering vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pickering is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 631 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pickering vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)631

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Pickering is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,774 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units2,774

Property Tax

Pickering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.2500°N, 0.7667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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 98 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 128 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 74 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 87 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 79 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 127 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 103 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 37 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 71 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Pickering has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Pickering

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lady Lumley's Academy - - - -
Pickering Community Junior School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Pickering Community Infant School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pickering

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yo1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast - MP3
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Tempo 107.4 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Jorvik Radio - AAC 320 kbps
University Radio York - MP3 48 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pickering

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beck Isle Museum
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Cholmley House
Computer Sheds Museum
Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House
Eden Camp Museum
Malton Museum
Museum of the Wagoners' Special Reserve
Museum of Victorian Science
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre
Pannett Art Gallery
RNLI Whitby Museum
Robin Hood’s Bay Museum
Ryedale Folk Museum
Whitby Jet Heritage Centre
Whitby Museum
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum
Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre

Libraries in Pickering

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Botton Community Library0.0
Keld Head Farm Holiday Cottages0.0
Kirkbymoorside Library0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Pickering Library0.0
Reading Rooms0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pickering

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Hotels in Pickering

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cottage Lea's
Crossways Hotel
Forest and Vale Hotel
Premier Inn
The Old Manse

Restaurants in Pickering

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capplemans
Cottage Lea's
Feast Deli & Cafe
Figaro's
Noyon
Spice 4U

Cafes in Pickering

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Frog
Caffé Stop
Costa
Lockton Tearooms and Gallery
Mr Wilf's
Mulberries
No 4 Bar Lounge
Nosh
Pickering Tea Room
Russell's Cafe
The Tea Shop
Willowgate Bistro

Theatres in Pickering

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kirk Theatre

Castles in Pickering

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pickering Castle

Dentists in Pickering

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birdgate Dental Practice
Pickering Dental Health Practice
Ryedale Dental Healthcare Clinic

Veterinaries in Pickering

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastgate Veterinary Practice

Train Stations in Pickering

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cedarbarn
Levisham
Newton Dale Halt
Pickering

Gas Stations in Pickering

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malton Road Garage
Middleton Service Station
Vale Motors

Banks in Pickering

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax

Breweries in Pickering

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brass Castle Brewery
Breworks
C'84 Brew Co
Malton Brewery
North Riding Brewery
Whitby Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pickering

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Airports Near Pickering

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East Airport-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
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridlington Airfield-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Burton-Constable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Eddsfield Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Garton Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Howden Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lindens Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
North Moor Aero Club Airfield-Small Airport
Octon Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Pocklington Airfield-Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Sandtoft Airfield-Small Airport
Settrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pickering

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Middleton Post Office
Morlands Newsagents

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pickering

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall
Middleton Chapel
Pickering Friends Meeting House
Pickering Methodist Chapel
Pickering United Reform Church
St Andrews
St Giles' Church
St John the Baptist
St Johns Church
St Joseph's
St Peter and Paul

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 Pickering

What is the population of Pickering?

Pickering has a population of 6,936 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Pickering expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 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 Pickering?

Pickering 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 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Pickering?

Pickering has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 631 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pickering?

The median home value in Pickering is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Pickering?

50.0% of adults in Pickering 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 Pickering?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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