Stanhope, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Stanhope is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,602. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,602 Population 2/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,602
Density2/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population1,602
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates54.7500°, -2.0167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,296 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Stanhope

Stanhope is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,602. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Stanhope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.7500°N, 2.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M4.3 142 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 92 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 142 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 69 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 142 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 81 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 111 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 144 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 142 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 48 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 142 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 51 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 142 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in

Stanhope has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Stanhope

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School - - - -
St John's Chapel Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stanhope

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Stanhope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allenheads Heritage Centre
Armstrong Hydraulic Engine
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Hexham Abbey Museum
Hexham Old Gaol
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
Railway Museum
The Blacksmith's Shop
The Bowes Museum
Weardale Museum

Libraries in Stanhope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Fitzhugh Library0.0
Hexham Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
The Bridge0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stanhope

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hexham Market
Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart

Hotels in Stanhope

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horsley Hall
Westgate Manor

Cafes in Stanhope

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakers Loaf and Tea Shop
Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
Everyday Cafe
Fifteas Vintage Tea Room
Fondant & Apron Strings

Veterinaries in Stanhope

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Stone Vets

Train Stations in Stanhope

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stanhope

Gas Stations in Stanhope

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Weardale Fuel

Breweries in Stanhope

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allendale Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Stanhope

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Stanhope

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stanhope

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rookhope Newsagent
St Johns Chapel stop Post Office
Stanhope Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stanhope

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
St Andrew's Church
St Thomas the Apostle
Stanhope Methodist Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Stanhope

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Stanhope.

Name Description
Turn Wheel Fall

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 Stanhope

What is the population of Stanhope?

Stanhope has a population of 1,602 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stanhope?

Stanhope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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