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Rothwell, United Kingdom
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Rothwell is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,694. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rothwell
Rothwell is a town in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, situated between Leeds city centre and Wakefield. It is located in the eponymous Rothwell ward of Leeds City Council and Wakefield and Rothwell parliamentary constituency, and is part of the West Yorkshire Urban Area.
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| Population | 7,694 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°, -0.8000° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (866 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,198 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Rothwell
Rothwell is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,694. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rothwell vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Rothwell vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,198 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,198 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 700 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $329,801 |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,205 |
| 4% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Housing Units | 3,078 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 484.2 sq mi (1,254.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4167°N, 0.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Rothwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Total Area | 484.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Schools in Rothwell
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Montsaye Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Rushton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rothwell
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Berkshire | bbc, berkshire | UNKNOWN | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seerah | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Rothwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House | ||||
| Abington Park Museum | ||||
| Central Museum | ||||
| Corby Heritage Centre | ||||
| Desborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum | ||||
| Harborough Museum | ||||
| Harrington Aviation Museum | ||||
| Irchester Railway Museum | ||||
| Manor House Museum | ||||
| Museum of Leathercraft | ||||
| Piddington Roman Villa museum | ||||
| Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre | ||||
| Rushden Hall and Museum | ||||
| Rushden Historical Transport Society | ||||
| Sywell Aviation Museum | ||||
| Wellingborough Museum | ||||
| Wollaston Museum |
Libraries in Rothwell
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Latimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danesholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Desborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Finedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleckney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Glen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irthlingborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kettering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ketton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Harborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northamptonshire Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rushden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellingborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston Favell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston Favell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollaston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Fields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Fields Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rothwell
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Indoor Market | |||||
| Grimsby Fish | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Northampton Market | |||||
| Temporary Market | |||||
| Temporary Market |
Hotels in Rothwell
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rothwell
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rothwell
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rothwell
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rothwell
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rothwell
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rothwell
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rothwell
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braybrooke Brewery | ||||
| Hart Family Brewers | ||||
| Potbelly Brewery | ||||
| Warner Edwards Distillery | ||||
| Weldon Brewery | ||||
| Whistling Kite Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Rothwell
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rothwell
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| InPiste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rothwell
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rothwell
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Rothwell Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rothwell
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Calvary Christian Centre | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Rothwell Methodist Church | |
| Rothwell United Reformed | |
| Rothwell United Reformed | |
| St. Bernadette’s |
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What is the population of Rothwell?
Rothwell has a population of 7,694 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 484.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.3% male.
Is Rothwell expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,198, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $329,801 (17% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,205 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Rothwell?
Rothwell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rothwell?
Rothwell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $927. There are 700 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rothwell?
The median home value in Rothwell is $329,801. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,205. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.
How are the schools in Rothwell?
26.7% of adults in Rothwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Rothwell?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Rothwell is 9.8% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 6.1% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.