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Sedbergh, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sedbergh is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,171. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,171 Population 1/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,161 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,161 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$299,367 home value, $1,329/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Sedbergh

Sedbergh

Sedbergh School is a public school in the town of Sedbergh in Cumbria, North West England. It comprises a junior school for pupils aged 4 to 13 and the main school for 13 to 18 year olds. It was established in 1525.

People

Population2,171
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,161
Per Capita$53,161
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$299,367
Rent$1,329
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units868

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,171
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates54.3212°, -2.5251°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Sedbergh

Sedbergh is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,171. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sedbergh has a population of 2,171 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% 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 97.5% of residents.

Population

2,171
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above United Kingdom avg
1,722.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Sedbergh vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sedbergh is $53,161, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,161 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,022, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 198 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sedbergh vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,161
29% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,161
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)198

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Sedbergh is $299,367, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,329 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 868 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$299,367
6% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,329
14% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units868

Property Tax

Sedbergh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.3212°N, 2.5251°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 96 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 96 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 146 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 91 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 75 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 96 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 25 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 132 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 98 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 113 km
May 6, 1996 2 km NNW of Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom M2.8 144 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 82 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 6.1 in

Sedbergh has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (3.3").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,722.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Sedbergh

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Sedbergh School - - - -
Sedbergh Primary School - - - -
Settlebeck School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sedbergh

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC

Museums in Sedbergh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum
Heron Corn Mill
Kendal Museum
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Stainmore Railway Company

Libraries in Sedbergh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
County Library0.0
Ingleton library and information centre0.0
Kendal Library0.0
Kirkby Lonsdale Library0.0
Kirkby Stephen Library0.0
Milnthorpe Library0.0
Sedbergh Library0.0
Shap Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sedbergh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre
Kendal Indoor Market
Kendal Market
Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market
Simply Local Farmers Market

Hotels in Sedbergh

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn
HF Holidays Thorns Hall
The Black Bull

Cafes in Sedbergh

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Ewe Tree Cafe
Gun Dog Coffee Shop
Meadowside
Smatt's Duo Cafe
Stone Close Cafe
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
The Tea Room

Monuments in Sedbergh

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Lucy Elam
Roman Milestone

Dentists in Sedbergh

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sedbergh Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Sedbergh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farm Gate Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Sedbergh

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Killington Lake
Cautley Garage
Dawsons Fuels
GB #451551730
R S Morphet

Golf Courses in Sedbergh

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sedbergh Golf Club

Breweries in Sedbergh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bowness Bay Brewing
Gan Yam
Handsome Brewery
Lakes Brew Co.
Old School Brewery
Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant

Stadiums & Teams in Sedbergh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sedbergh

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sedbergh

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dent Post Office
Station Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sedbergh

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Brigflatts Meeting House
Cornerstone Community Church
Deepdale Methodist Chapel
Frostrow Methodist Chapel
Holy Ghost Church
Holy Trinity Church
Low Smithy Methodist Chapel
Saint Andrew's
Saint Mark, Cautley
St Andrew's
St John the Baptist
St John the Evangelist, Firbank
Wesleyan Chapel

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Waterfalls
11
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 Sedbergh

What is the population of Sedbergh?

Sedbergh has a population of 2,171 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Sedbergh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sedbergh?

Sedbergh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sedbergh?

Sedbergh has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 198 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sedbergh?

The median home value in Sedbergh is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Sedbergh?

50.0% of adults in Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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