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Rufford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Rufford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,420 Population 8/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,390 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,390 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$290,587 home value, $1,210/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Rufford

Rufford

Rufford is a village in West Lancashire, England, where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway, the A59 and the River Douglas meet.

People

Population1,420
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,390
Per Capita$48,390
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$290,587
Rent$1,210
Ownership71.6%
Housing Units568

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+51.0%

Community

Population1,420
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates53.6338°, -2.8166°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$48,390
Median Age44.3 years

About Rufford

Rufford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rufford has a population of 1,420 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,420
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above United Kingdom avg
187.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Rufford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rufford is $48,390, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,390 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $931, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 129 business establishments. 25.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rufford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,390
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,390
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rufford is $290,587, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 568 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,587
3% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.6%
Owner-Occupied71.6%
Renter-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units568

Property Tax

Rufford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates53.6338°N, 2.8166°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 147 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 43 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 45 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 80 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 61 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 128 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 48 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 55 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Rufford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.0%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area187.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Schools in Rufford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rufford Church of England Primary School - - - -
Holmeswood Methodist School - - - -
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rufford

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Rufford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Museum of Road Transport
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Showtown Blackpool
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
The Atkinson
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-Boat Story
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass

Libraries in Rufford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Anchorsholme Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blackpool Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Cleveleys Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Edda0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Layton Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moor Park Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Palatine Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Poulton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Revoe Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Anne's Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Wallasey Central Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rufford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abingdon Street Market
Birkenhead Market
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Foxhall Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Penwortham Farmers Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Preston New Markets
Red Brick Market
Small Outdoor Market
Springfield Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Wigan Market

Hotels in Rufford

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rufford Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Rufford

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rufford Arms Hotel

Cafes in Rufford

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Owd Barn
Tea Room

Zoos in Rufford

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Windmill Animal Farm

Train Stations in Rufford

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rufford

Gas Stations in Rufford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

R. Sephton & Son

Breweries in Rufford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Red Star Brewary
Rivington Brewing Co.
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Rufford

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Rufford

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 Rufford

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham 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
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford 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
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rufford

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mawdesley Post Office
Rufford Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rufford

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rufford

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holmeswood Methodist Church
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter's 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 Rufford

What is the population of Rufford?

Rufford has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48.1% male.

Is Rufford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,390, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,587 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rufford?

Rufford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rufford?

The unemployment rate in Rufford is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $931. There are 129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rufford?

The median home value in Rufford is $290,587. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 71.6%.

How are the schools in Rufford?

30.0% of adults in Rufford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Rufford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rufford is 3.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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