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Sherburn in Elmet, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sherburn in Elmet is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,657. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,657 Population 2/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.8 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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About Sherburn in Elmet

Sherburn in Elmet

Sherburn in Elmet is a town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. It is to the west of Selby and south of Tadcaster.

People

Population6,657
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/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 Units2,663

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

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

Community

Population6,657
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates53.7952°, -1.2466°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Sherburn in Elmet

Sherburn in Elmet is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,657. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sherburn in Elmet has a population of 6,657 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 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

6,657
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
4,037.9mi²
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

Sherburn in Elmet vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sherburn in Elmet 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 606 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sherburn in Elmet 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)606

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Sherburn in Elmet 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 2,663 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 Units2,663

Property Tax

Sherburn in Elmet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates53.7952°N, 1.2466°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 75 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 73 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 109 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 86 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 71 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 123 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 61 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 69 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 56 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Sherburn in Elmet has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Sherburn in Elmet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sherburn High School
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
Sherburn Hungate Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sherburn in Elmet

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM MP3
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sherburn in Elmet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bar Convent Museum
Barley Hall
Castleford Forum Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
Craven's Motorcycle Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fairfax House Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Kohima Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Micklegate Bar Museum
Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop
National Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Quilters' Guild
Roman Bath Museum
Temple Newsam House
Tudor Courthouse Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Minster Undercroft
York Saint Mary's
York's Chocolate Story
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Libraries in Sherburn in Elmet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Askern Community Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Better York Library Centre0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Explore @ 30 Clarence Street0.0
Explore Library0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harry Fairhurst Building0.0
Haxby and Wigginton Library0.0
Hemsworth Library0.0
Huntington Public Library0.0
JB Morrell Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Knaresborough Library0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Methely Library0.0
Minster Library0.0
New Earswick Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Poppleton Library0.0
Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Search Engine0.0
Selby Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Starbeck Community Library0.0
Strensall Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
York Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sherburn in Elmet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Castleford Market Hall
Market Place
Meat And Fish Market
Newgate Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart
South Elmsall Market

Restaurants in Sherburn in Elmet

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elmet Kitchen
Saffron
The Arnage

Cafes in Sherburn in Elmet

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MALT Bar & Deli
Penny's Deli

Clinics in Sherburn in Elmet

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sherburn Foot Clinic

Dentists in Sherburn in Elmet

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elmet Dental Care
Finkle Hill Dental Care

Train Stations in Sherburn in Elmet

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sherburn-in-Elmet

Breweries in Sherburn in Elmet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ainsty Ales
Bosun's Brewery
Brew York
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Crooked Brewery
Harrogate Brewing Company
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Old Mill Brewery
Rudgate Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Tarn 51
Thomas Fawcett
Turning Point Brew Co
Wetherby Brew Co
Yorkshire Heart

Stadiums & Teams in Sherburn in Elmet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sherburn in Elmet

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider FieldSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Low Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sherburn in Elmet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sherburn In Elmet Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sherburn in Elmet

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital
White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sherburn in Elmet

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Sherburn in Elmet Methodist Church
St Joseph The Worker

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 Sherburn in Elmet

What is the population of Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet has a population of 6,657 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet 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 606 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sherburn in Elmet?

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

How are the schools in Sherburn in Elmet?

50.0% of adults in Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet?

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

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