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Rishton, United Kingdom
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Rishton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,625. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 6,625 |
| Population Density | 212 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.7681°, -2.4144° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,433 |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
About Rishton
Rishton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,625. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rishton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Rishton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,433 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,433 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 603 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $162,720 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,111 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,650 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7681°N, 2.4144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Rishton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Total Area | 31.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 59.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
Schools in Rishton
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishton Methodist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Charles' RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Hyndburn Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rishton
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | - | MP3 | |
| Gaydio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rishton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bury Transport Museum | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Heaton Park Tramway | ||||
| Heaton Park Tramway | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of Wigan Life | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Ribchester Roman Museum | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| The Fusilier Museum | ||||
| The Whitaker | ||||
| Towneley Hall | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill |
Libraries in Rishton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alkrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bamber Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Book-Cycle Beech Hill | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library Farnworth | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Tree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clifton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coronation Road Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslingden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Heywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindley Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Hulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Lever Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbottom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawtenstall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Standish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Avenue Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Avenue Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westhoughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rishton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Admirals market | |||||
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Bowlee Car Boot | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Bury Indoor Market | |||||
| Bury Market | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Farnworth Indoor Market | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pendle Rise | |||||
| Radcliffe Market | |||||
| Rawtenstall Market | |||||
| Westhoughton Market | |||||
| Wigan Market |
Hotels in Rishton
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rishton
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rishton
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rishton
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rishton
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rishton
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rishton
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rishton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| J. W. Lees & Co. | ||||
| Prospect Brewery | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Three B's Brewery | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Wigan Brewhouse | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Rishton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rishton
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rishton
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rishton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rishton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Rishton
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary Solutions Limited | ||
| Back in Motion | ||
| Bamber Bridge Clinic | ||
| Brookfield Clinic | ||
| Clayton Brook Clinic | ||
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Priory | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rishton
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Rishton Methodist Church | |
| Saint Charles | |
| St Peter and St Paul |
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What is the population of Rishton?
Rishton has a population of 6,625 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
Is Rishton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,433, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,720 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Rishton?
Rishton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.
How is the job market in Rishton?
The unemployment rate in Rishton is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $854. There are 603 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rishton?
The median home value in Rishton is $162,720. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.
How are the schools in Rishton?
25.2% of adults in Rishton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Rishton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Rishton is 3.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 15.3% Asian. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.0% of residents have a disability.