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Sleights, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Sleights is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,972. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,972 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4551°, -0.6648° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.6 inches (751 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Sleights
Sleights is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,972. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sleights vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Sleights 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
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 179 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 789 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4551°N, 0.6648°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Sleights has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4,037.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Sleights
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goathland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fyling Hall School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sleights
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TruckStopRadio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scarborough | community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| This is the Coast | - | MP3 | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Vixen 101 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Great Driffield Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Sleights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Isle Museum | ||||
| Captain Cook Memorial Museum | ||||
| Cholmley House | ||||
| Land of Iron | ||||
| Museum of Victorian Science | ||||
| Pannett Art Gallery | ||||
| RNLI Whitby Museum | ||||
| Robin Hood’s Bay Museum | ||||
| Staithes Heritage Centre and the Captain Cook Museum | ||||
| Whitby Jet Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whitby Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum |
Libraries in Sleights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Valley Community Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Keld Head Farm Holiday Cottages | 0.0 | |||||
| Newby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pickering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reading Rooms | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sleights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market |
Hotels in Sleights
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sleights
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sleights
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sleights
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sleights
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sleights
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sleights
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sleights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'84 Brew Co | ||||
| North Riding Brewery | ||||
| Scarborough Brewery | ||||
| Whitby Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Sleights
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sleights
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garton Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hollym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hollym West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Octon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Cave / Mount Airy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tansterne Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sleights
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Goathland Post Office | |
| Grosmont Post Office | |
| Sleights Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sleights
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Briggswath Methodist Chapel | |
| English Martyrs Catholic Church | |
| Littlebeck Chapel | |
| Saint Hilda | |
| Saint John the Evangelist | |
| Saint Margaret's | |
| St Matthew |
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What is the population of Sleights?
Sleights has a population of 1,972 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 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 Sleights 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 Sleights?
Sleights 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 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.
How is the job market in Sleights?
Sleights 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 179 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sleights?
The median home value in Sleights is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Sleights?
50.0% of adults in Sleights 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 Sleights?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.