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Settle, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Settle is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,659. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,659 Population 47/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,714 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,714 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$350,437 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Settle

Settle

Settle is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town had a population of 2,421 in the 2001 census, increasing to 2,564 at the 2011 census.

People

Population3,659
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,714
Per Capita$46,714
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$350,437
Rent$1,168
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,464

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,659
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates54.0687°, -2.2772°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.3 inches (1,481 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$46,714
Median Age48.3 years

About Settle

Settle is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,659. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Settle has a population of 3,659 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% 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 97.1% of residents.

Population

3,659
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
77.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Settle vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Settle is $46,714, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,714 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 333 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Settle vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,714
38% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,714
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)333

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Settle is $350,437, 24% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,464 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,437
24% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,464

Property Tax

Settle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates54.0687°N, 2.2772°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (May) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 66 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 65 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 146 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 42 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 59 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 106 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 127 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 76 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Settle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (3.4").

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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 Density47/sq mi
Total Area77.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Settle

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School - - - -
Giggleswick School - - - -
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Settle College - - - -
Giggleswick Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Settle

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Settle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Mill
British in India
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Dales Countryside Museum
Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum
Heritage Centre
Museum of North Craven Life
Pendle Heritage Centre
Settle Station Signal Box
Slaidburn Archive
The Aisled Barn
Wensleydale Creamery Museum

Libraries in Settle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnoldswick Library0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Clitheroe Library0.0
Colne Library0.0
Earby Library0.0
Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library0.0
Ingleton library and information centre0.0
Library and Customer Services Centre and the Community Office0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Settle Community Library0.0
Trawden Community Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Settle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Admirals market
Clitheroe Market
Colne Market Hall
Hawes Auction Mart
Junction 12
Pendle Rise

Hotels in Settle

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falcon Manor Hotel
The Craven Arms
The Golden Lion
The Traddock

Restaurants in Settle

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darlings of Settle
Little House
Lords Courtyard
Matteo’s Settle Italian
Rind
Royal Spice
Ruchee
The Fisherman
The Game Cock Inn
The Knight's Table
The Nettle
The Shambles Fish Bar
The Traddock

Cafes in Settle

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 Peaks Cycles
Attermire Café/Bar
Blind Beck Tea Rooms
Car and Kitchen
Coffee in the Cave
Elaine's Tea Rooms
High Street Coffee
Horton Station cafe & bar
Middle Studfold Farm Tea Rooms
Miss Victoria’s Refreshment Gardens
Settle Swimming Pool Cafe
Sew Hands On
the canteen
The Folly Coffee House
The Wonky Cake Cafe
Watershed Mill
Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe

Theatres in Settle

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Richard Whiteley Theatre

Clinics in Settle

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Settle health Centre

Dentists in Settle

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care

Veterinaries in Settle

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalehead Veterinary Group

Train Stations in Settle

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Giggleswick
Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Settle

Gas Stations in Settle

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express

Banks in Settle

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skipton Building Society

Golf Courses in Settle

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Settle Golf Course

Breweries in Settle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Carleton Brewery
Dark Horse Brewery
Lamb Brewery
Settle Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Settle

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 Settle

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor 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
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-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
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Settle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Austwick Post Office
Settle Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Settle

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of The Epiphany
Eldroth Church
Giggleswick School Chapel
Kingdom Hall
Settle Parish Church
Settle Quaker Meeting House
SS Mary and Michael RC church
St Alkelda's
St John's
St John's Methodist Church
St. Oswald's
St. Peter's Church

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Waterfalls
3
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 Settle

What is the population of Settle?

Settle has a population of 3,659 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Settle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Settle?

Settle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches.

How is the job market in Settle?

Settle has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 333 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Settle?

The median home value in Settle is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Settle?

50.0% of adults in Settle 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 Settle?

97.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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