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Temple Sowerby, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Temple Sowerby is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 528. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
528 Population 0/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
43.4 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

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Full City Profile

People

Population528
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density0/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 Units211

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)

Education

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

Community

Population528
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates54.6347°, -2.6019°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,161
Median Age49.2 years

About Temple Sowerby

Temple Sowerby is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 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 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Temple Sowerby has a population of 528 with a density of 0 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

528
Total Population
0
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

Temple Sowerby vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Temple Sowerby 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 48 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Temple Sowerby 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)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Temple Sowerby 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 211 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 Units211

Property Tax

Temple Sowerby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.6347°N, 2.6019°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M4.3 131 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 131 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 59 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 80 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 98 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 131 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 60 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 84 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 131 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 82 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 132 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 20 km
Aug 10, 2007 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom M2.5 130 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 131 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Temple Sowerby has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.5").

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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 Density0/sq mi
Total Area1,722.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Temple Sowerby

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Morland Area CofE Primary School — — — —
Culgaith C of E School — — — —
Temple Sowerby C of E Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Temple Sowerby

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Dales Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Temple Sowerby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acorn Bank
Penrith & Eden Musuem
Stainmore Railway Company
The Hub

Libraries in Temple Sowerby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alston Local Link0.0
Appleby Library0.0
Penrith Library0.0
Shap Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Temple Sowerby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Hall
Monthly Farmers Market
Penrith Auction Market
Penrith Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Temple Sowerby

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kings Arms Hotel
Temple Sowerby House Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Temple Sowerby

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Italia
Café Rouge
Huck's
La Casa Verde @ Larch Cottage Nursery
Rajinda Pradesh
Sports Café
The Pancake House

Cafes in Temple Sowerby

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dexters Kitchen
Mill Yard Cafe
Mrs Millers Tearoom
Starbucks
Starbucks

Monuments in Temple Sowerby

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

May Pole
Powdonnet Well

Breweries in Temple Sowerby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Eden River Brew Co.

Airports Near Temple Sowerby

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam—Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield—Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip—Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Bywell Airfield—Small Airport
Cark airfield—Small Airport
Chipping Airfield—Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield—Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip—Small Airport
Fingland—Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield—Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield—Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip—Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight—Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight—Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field—Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Temple Sowerby

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Great Strickland Church
St Cuthbert
St Edmund
St James
St Laurence Morland Church
St Lawrence's Church

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 Temple Sowerby

What is the population of Temple Sowerby?

Temple Sowerby has a population of 528 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 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 Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby?

Temple Sowerby 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 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Temple Sowerby?

Temple Sowerby 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 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Temple Sowerby?

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

How are the schools in Temple Sowerby?

50.0% of adults in Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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