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Scar Top, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Scar Top is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 513. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
513 Population 3/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population513
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units205

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

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

Community

Population513
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates53.8319°, -2.0110°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,368 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Scar Top

Scar Top is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 513. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Scar Top has a population of 513 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

513
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
184.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Scar Top vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Scar Top is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Scar Top vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Scar Top is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 205 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

Scar Top experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area184.5 sq mi (477.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates53.8319°N, 2.0110°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (May) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 M4.8 146 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 121 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 42 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 134 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 150 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 44 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 41 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 30 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 112 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Scar Top has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.2").

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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 Density3/sq mi
Total Area184.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Scar Top

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stanbury Village School
Oldfield Primary School
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Radio Stations near Scar Top

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show MP3
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
KFM Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Manchester AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - trance trance MP3
RibbleFM MP3
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio MP3
OSN Radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty MP3 192 kbps
The Buzz Mcr MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox MP3
Bounce Nation Radio MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Scar Top

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
Bankfield Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
British in India
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cliffe Castle
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Craven Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Ellenroad Steam Museum
Engine Shed
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Folk Museum
Heptonstall Museum
Heritage Quay
Ilkley Toy Museum
Ingrow Loco Museum
Keighley Bus Museum
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition
Museum of Local Crafts & Industries
Museum of Rail Travel
Pendle Heritage Centre
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Saltaire Collection
Shibden Hall
The Aisled Barn
The Peace Museum
Touchstones
Towneley Hall
Warley Museum

Libraries in Scar Top

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Balderstone Library0.0
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Coal CLough Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Denholme Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Grassington Hub & Community Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Hebden Bridge Library0.0
Heywood Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
Keighley Library0.0
King Cross Library0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
Milnrow Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Rochdale Central Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skipton Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
Smallbridge Library0.0
Sowerby Bridge Library0.0
Stainland Library0.0
Todmorden Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Walsden Library0.0
Wardle Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Scar Top

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Brighouse Open Market
Burnley Market Hall
Colne Market Hall
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Junction 12
Keighley Market Hall
Pendle Rise
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Rochdale Indoor Markets
Shipley Open Market
Todmorden Market
Todmorden Market Hall

Cafes in Scar Top

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ponden Mill Tea Room

Breweries in Scar Top

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Valleys Brewery
Barker Bridge Brewery
Bingley Brewery
Bridgehouse Brewery
Carleton Brewery
Copper Dragon
Copper Dragon Brewery
Craven Brew
Dark Horse Brewery
Eagle's Crag Brewery
Empire Brewing
Flower of Life
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
Ilkley Brewery
Little Valley Brewery
Mallinsons
Milltown Brewery
Recoil Brewing Company
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Stod Fold Brewery
Three Fiends
Timothy Taylor's
Vocation Brewery
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
Wakey Wakey Brew Co
Wishbone Brewery
Zapato Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Scar Top

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Ski Resorts Near Scar Top

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 Scar Top

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Arley AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Bedlands Gate AirfieldSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Bryn Gates AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Frandley House AirstripSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Hawksview AirstripSmall Airport
Haydock Park AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lartington Moor AirstripSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
North Rigton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Onecoat Morridge AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Staindrop Private AirstripSmall Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Walton Wood AirfieldSmall Airport
Warrington AirstripSmall Airport
Wathstones Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wentworth Private AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Scar Top

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cygnet Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scar Top

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Scar Top Chapel
St Gabriel

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Waterfalls
2
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 Scar Top

What is the population of Scar Top?

Scar Top has a population of 513 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 184.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Scar Top expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Scar Top?

Scar Top has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

How is the job market in Scar Top?

Scar Top has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Scar Top?

The median home value in Scar Top is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Scar Top?

50.0% of adults in Scar Top 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 Scar Top?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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