Sign In Register

Swarthmoor, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Swarthmoor is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,076. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,076 Population 1/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
61.1 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

Discover Swarthmoor, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Swarthmoor

Swarthmoor

Swarthmoor is a small village near Ulverston, in Cumbria, England. Located on the Furness peninsula, it was historically part of Lancashire.

People

Population1,076
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 Units430

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,076
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates54.1847°, -3.1171°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,552 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Swarthmoor

Swarthmoor is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,076. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Swarthmoor has a population of 1,076 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

1,076
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

Swarthmoor vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Swarthmoor 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 98 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Swarthmoor vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

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)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Swarthmoor 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 430 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 Units430

Property Tax

Swarthmoor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.1847°N, 3.1171°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.89"
Driest Month (May) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 30, 2022.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 98 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 99 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 113 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 7 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 101 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 122 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 38 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 99 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 35 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
May 6, 1996 2 km NNW of Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 6.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in

Swarthmoor has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.4").

View full weather details →
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 Swarthmoor

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Croftlands Infant and Junior Schools — — — —
Croftlands Infant School — — — —
Pennington CofE School — — — —
Croftlands Junior School — — — —
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Swarthmoor

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beyond Radio — AAC 192 kbps
Central Radio North West — MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Dales Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Swarthmoor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Eskdale Mill
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hay Bridge Nature Reserve
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Visitor Centre
Lakeland Motor Museum
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Dock Museum
The Lumberjills' Story
The Ruskin Museum
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Swarthmoor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ambleside Library0.0
Askam Library0.0
Barrow Library0.0
Dalton-in-Furness Library0.0
Grange-over-Sands Library0.0
Heysham Library0.0
Kents Bank Station Library0.0
Millom Library0.0
Roose Library0.0
Ulverston Library0.0
Walney Library0.0
Windermere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Swarthmoor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barrow Outdoor Market
Festival Market
Glebe Markets
Market Hall
Ulverston Auction Mart

Hotels in Swarthmoor

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fishermans Arms Hotel
Swarthmoor Hall

Restaurants in Swarthmoor

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Olde Mill

Cafes in Swarthmoor

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reliacare
The Barn Cafe

Gas Stations in Swarthmoor

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountbarrow Road Service Stationsso

Golf Courses in Swarthmoor

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ulverston Golf Club

Breweries in Swarthmoor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beckstones Brewery
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Shaws of Grange
Stringers
Ulverston Brewing Company
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Swarthmoor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Swarthmoor

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield—Small Airport
Berrier 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
Glassonby Airfield—Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield—Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome—Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight—Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight—Small Airport
RAF Woodvale—Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield—Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field—Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)—Small Airport

Post Offices in Swarthmoor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baycliff Post Office

Treatment Centers in Swarthmoor

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paradise Street Centre
Unity

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swarthmoor

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Pennington Church
Swarthmoor Church
Swarthmoor Quaker Meeting House

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Swarthmoor.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Swarthmoor

What is the population of Swarthmoor?

Swarthmoor has a population of 1,076 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 Swarthmoor 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 Swarthmoor?

Swarthmoor has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

How is the job market in Swarthmoor?

Swarthmoor 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 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Swarthmoor?

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

How are the schools in Swarthmoor?

50.0% of adults in Swarthmoor 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 Swarthmoor?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Ulverston, ENG 11,356 pop · 1.1 mi Dalton in Furness, ENG 7,827 pop · 3.1 mi Askam in Furness, ENG 3,274 pop · 3.5 mi Flookburgh, ENG 1,305 pop · 5.9 mi Millom, ENG 5,980 pop · 6.5 mi Barrow in Furness, ENG 45,865 pop · 6.8 mi Haverigg, ENG 1,849 pop · 7.2 mi Grange-over-Sands, ENG 4,788 pop · 7.8 mi Arnside, ENG 2,334 pop · 11.5 mi Silverdale, ENG 1,326 pop · 12.2 mi Morecambe, ENG 51,644 pop · 13.1 mi Heysham, ENG 17,016 pop · 13.3 mi Bolton le Sands, ENG 6,995 pop · 14.2 mi Milnthorpe, ENG 2,199 pop · 14.4 mi
Compare Swarthmoor with another city: