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Pittington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pittington is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,568. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,568 Population 27/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,171 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,568
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,171
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units627

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,568
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates54.8000°, -1.4833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age40.6 years

About Pittington

Pittington is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,568. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Pittington has a population of 1,568 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 58.0 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.

Population

1,568
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
58.0mi²
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

Pittington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pittington is $42,464, which is 43% 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 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 143 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pittington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)143

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Pittington is $54,171, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 627 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$54,171
81% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units627

Property Tax

Pittington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area58.0 sq mi (150.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates54.8000°N, 1.4833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 106 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 27 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 85 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Pittington has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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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 Density27/sq mi
Total Area58.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Pittington

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pittington Primary School - - - -
Elemore Hall School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pittington

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pittington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Discovery Museum
Dorman Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Faith Museum
Fans Museum
Fulwell Windmill visitor centre
Great North Museum: Hancock
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Mining Institute
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Platform Arts
Ryhope Engines Museum
Segedunum
Souter Lighthouse
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
The Bishops
The Black Gate
The Donnison School
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall
Watch House Museum
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Libraries in Pittington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Billingham Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Colliery Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Grove Hill Library0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Horden Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Middlesbrough Central Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Seaham Library0.0
Sedgefield Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
Stockton Central Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornaby Library0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Throston Grange Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Wynyard Road Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pittington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Billingham Market
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jackie White's Market
Jacky White's Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
Seaham Car Boot Sale
South Shields Market
Stockton Flea Market

Hotels in Pittington

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hallgarth Manor
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Golf Courses in Pittington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prince Bishops Course

Breweries in Pittington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
S43 Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Vaux Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pittington

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Airports Near Pittington

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Settrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pittington

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pittington

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's Methodist 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 Pittington

What is the population of Pittington?

Pittington has a population of 1,568 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 58.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Pittington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pittington?

Pittington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pittington?

The unemployment rate in Pittington is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 143 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pittington?

The median home value in Pittington is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Pittington?

50.0% of adults in Pittington 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 Pittington?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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