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Thornley, United Kingdom
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Thornley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,457. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BCommunity
| Population | 2,457 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.7500°, -1.4333° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,464 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Thornley
Thornley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,457. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Thornley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Thornley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,464 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Housing Units | 983 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7500°N, 1.4333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Thornley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 937.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Thornley
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludworth Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thornley Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thornley
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC | |
| Pride Radio (US) | iheartradio, pride | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Radio Northumberland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lionheart Radio | community, community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Thornley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village | ||||
| Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society | ||||
| Beamish Museum | ||||
| Bede Museum | ||||
| Bowes Railway | ||||
| Captain Cook Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Centre for Life | ||||
| Charge! | ||||
| Discovery Museum | ||||
| Dorman Museum | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Mining Museum | ||||
| Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop | ||||
| East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre | ||||
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Fans Museum | ||||
| Fulwell Windmill visitor centre | ||||
| Great North Museum: Hancock | ||||
| Hopetown Darlington | ||||
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon | ||||
| Mining Institute | ||||
| Museum of Hartlepool | ||||
| Newcastle Castle | ||||
| North East Land, Sea and Air Museums | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Platform Arts | ||||
| Preston Park Museum | ||||
| Ryhope Engines Museum | ||||
| Segedunum | ||||
| Souter Lighthouse | ||||
| South Shields Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Black Gate | ||||
| The Donnison School | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre | ||||
| Washington F Pit Museum | ||||
| Washington Old Hall | ||||
| Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Thornley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barker Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Cosin's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boldon Lane Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bunny Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester-le-Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleadon Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durham Clayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Colliery Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Boldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East End Library And Customer Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Pease Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gateshead Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gateshead Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hartlepool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hetton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Heaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Jarrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jesmond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kayll Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langley Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leam Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leam Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lit & Phil | 0.0 | |||||
| Lobley Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lobley Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Low Fell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middlesbrough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multilingual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Aycliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northumbria University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palace Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterlee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philip Robinson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedgefield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St Peter's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Peter's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Murray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Word | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornaby Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornaby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Throston Grange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wynyard Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarm Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thornley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd-Hand Central | |||||
| Billingham Market | |||||
| Durham Indoor Market | |||||
| Grainger Market | |||||
| Jackie White's Market | |||||
| Jacky White's Market | |||||
| Jesmond Food Market | |||||
| Jesmond Food Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmers' Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmers' Market | |||||
| North Ormesby Market | |||||
| Quayside Market | |||||
| Quayside Market | |||||
| Seaham Car Boot Sale | |||||
| South Shields Market | |||||
| Stockton Flea Market |
Monuments in Thornley
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thornley
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thornley
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thornley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchy Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Brinkburn Street Brewery | ||||
| Brinkburn Street Brewery | ||||
| George Samuel Brewery | ||||
| Hill Island Brewery | ||||
| Hopper House Brew Farm | ||||
| Leamside Brewery | ||||
| Maxim Brewery | ||||
| S43 Brewery | ||||
| Two By Two Brewing | ||||
| Two By Two Brewing | ||||
| Tyne Bank Brewery | ||||
| Vaux Brewery | ||||
| Wylam Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Thornley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thornley
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Athey's Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Settrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones 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 Thornley
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ludworth Post Office | |
| Stephen's | |
| Stoker Crescent | |
| Thornley Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Thornley
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Actice Chiropract Centre | ||
| Clarendon | ||
| Community Diagnostic Clinic | ||
| Geoffrey Rhodes Centre | ||
| Hebburn Health Centre | ||
| Monkton Hall | ||
| NumiScan | ||
| Optimax | ||
| Rose Lodge | ||
| The Cradlewell Clinic | ||
| The Dow clinic | ||
| The Harley Medical Group | ||
| Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre | ||
| Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group | ||
| Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry | ||
| Whickham Chiropractic clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thornley
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Sacred Heart and English Martyrs | |
| Thornley Gospel Hall |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Thornley?
Thornley has a population of 2,457 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Thornley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,727 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Thornley?
Thornley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Thornley?
The unemployment rate in Thornley is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 224 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Thornley?
The median home value in Thornley is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
How are the schools in Thornley?
26.7% of adults in Thornley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Thornley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Thornley is 2.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.