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Riding Mill, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Riding Mill is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 966. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
966 Population 0/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population966
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units386

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population966
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates54.9487°, -1.9732°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (730 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Riding Mill

Riding Mill is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 966. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Riding Mill has a population of 966 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

966
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Riding Mill vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Riding Mill is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Riding Mill vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Riding Mill is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units386

Property Tax

Riding Mill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.9487°N, 1.9732°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 M3.7 110 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 58 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 57 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Riding Mill has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Riding Mill

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Mowden Hall School
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Radio Stations near Riding Mill

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Riding Mill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allenheads Heritage Centre
Armstrong Hydraulic Engine
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Chesters Roman Fort Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Hexham Abbey Museum
Hexham Old Gaol
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
The Blacksmith's Shop
Weardale Museum

Libraries in Riding Mill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Hexham Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Riding Mill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hexham Market

Cafes in Riding Mill

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brocksbushes Tearoom
Station Coffee House

Train Stations in Riding Mill

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riding Mill

Breweries in Riding Mill

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Lamp Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Riding Mill

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Riding Mill

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Causey Park Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Charlton Mires AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Druridge Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Eccles Newton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eshott AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Glassonby AirfieldSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Riding Mill

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Peak Health Therapies
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riding Mill

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Methodist Chapel
St James
St James' Parish 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 Riding Mill

What is the population of Riding Mill?

Riding Mill has a population of 966 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Riding Mill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Riding Mill?

Riding Mill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

How is the job market in Riding Mill?

The unemployment rate in Riding Mill is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Riding Mill?

The median home value in Riding Mill is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Riding Mill?

30.7% of adults in Riding Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Riding Mill?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Riding Mill is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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