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Portinscale, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Portinscale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 560. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
560 Population 0/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
67.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population560
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units224

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain67.6 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)

Education

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

Community

Population560
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates54.6011°, -3.1621°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation67.6 inches (1,717 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Portinscale

Portinscale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 560. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Portinscale has a population of 560 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% 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 97.5% of residents.

Population

560
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Portinscale vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Portinscale is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Portinscale vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Portinscale is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 224 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units224

Property Tax

Portinscale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.6011°N, 3.1621°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"
78% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 139 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 138 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 81 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 140 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 67 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 64 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 118 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 140 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 29 km
Aug 10, 2007 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom M2.5 139 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 139 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 7.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Portinscale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (3.7").

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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 Density0/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Portinscale

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Keswick School
Braithwaite CofE Primary School
Bassenthwaite Primary School
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Radio Stations near Portinscale

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio MP3 128 kbps
Dales Radio MP3 128 kbps
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Portinscale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Derwent Pencil Museum
Dove Cottage
Eskdale Mill
Hawkshead Grammar School
JB Banks Ironmongers
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Puzzling Place
Ravenglass Railway Museum
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Retro Zone
The Ruskin Museum
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Portinscale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ambleside Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Keswick Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Portinscale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glebe Markets

Hotels in Portinscale

18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borrowdale Gates Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Buttermere Youth Hostel
Calvert Trust (Outdoor Activity Centre)
Dalegarth House
Glaramara House
GrayRigg Bed and Breakfast
HF Holidays Derwent Bank
Lyzzick Hall Hotel
Manesty Holiday Cottages
Overwater Hall Hotel
Ravenstone Lodge
Ravenstone Manor
Rickerby Grange
Swinside Lodge Hotel
The Buttermere Court Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel
Thwaite How Hotel

Restaurants in Portinscale

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ivy House
Middle Ruddings
The Cottage in the Wood

Cafes in Portinscale

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ambio
Croft House Farm Café
Grange Coffee
Honisters Yew Tree Coffee House
Jasper's
Nichol End Cafe
Syke Farm Tea Room
Tea Shop
The Chalet, Tearooms and Restaurant
The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden
The Old Sawmill Tearoom

Monuments in Portinscale

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Bishop of Barf
The Clerk

Breweries in Portinscale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Hesket Newmarket Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Keswick Brewing Co

Airports Near Portinscale

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Berrier AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Falgunzeon Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirkbride AirfieldSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portinscale

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bassenthwaite Methodist Church
Holy Trinity
Mary the Virgin
Newlands Church
Orthodox Church of St Bega, St Mungo and St Herbert
St Bega's Church
St Herbert's Church
St James
St John's Church
St. Kentigern's Church
Underskiddaw Parish Room

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Waterfalls
5
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 Portinscale

What is the population of Portinscale?

Portinscale has a population of 560 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Portinscale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Portinscale?

Portinscale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Portinscale?

Portinscale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Portinscale?

The median home value in Portinscale is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Portinscale?

50.0% of adults in Portinscale 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 Portinscale?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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