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Thornton Dale, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Thornton Dale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,759. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,759 Population 0/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Thornton Dale

Thornton Dale

Thornton Dale railway station was situated on the North Eastern Railway's Pickering to Seamer branch line. It served the village of Thornton-le-Dale in North Yorkshire, England. The station opened to passenger traffic on 1 May 1882, and closed on 3 June 1950.

People

Population1,759
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$46
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units704

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,759
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates54.2353°, -0.7202°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (955 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Thornton Dale

Thornton Dale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,759. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Thornton Dale has a population of 1,759 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,759
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
4,037.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Thornton Dale vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Thornton Dale is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 160 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thornton Dale vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Thornton Dale is $46, 100% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 704 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46
100% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units704

Property Tax

Thornton Dale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates54.2353°N, 0.7202°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 96 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 129 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 71 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 150 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 119 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 125 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 126 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 112 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 86 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 101 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 128 km
Oct 7, 1998 3 km ESE of Ulceby, United Kingdom M3.1 76 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 68 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 123 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Thornton Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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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 Area4,037.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Thornton Dale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
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Radio Stations near Thornton Dale

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scarborough community radio MP3 64 kbps
This is the Coast MP3
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Thornton Dale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beck Isle Museum
Computer Sheds Museum
Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House
Eden Camp Museum
Malton Museum
Museum of the Wagoners' Special Reserve
Museum of Victorian Science
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre
Robin Hood’s Bay Museum
Ryedale Folk Museum
Yorkshire Coast Dinosaur And Fossil Museum
Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre

Libraries in Thornton Dale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Botton Community Library0.0
Derwent Valley Community Library & Resource Centre0.0
Keld Head Farm Holiday Cottages0.0
Kirkbymoorside Library0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Malton Public Library0.0
Norton Library0.0
Pickering Library0.0
Reading Rooms0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thornton Dale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Cafes in Thornton Dale

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour
Russell's Tea Room
Tea cosy tea room
Timbers, bar cafe

Breweries in Thornton Dale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brass Castle Brewery
Breworks
C'84 Brew Co
Malton Brewery
North Riding Brewery

Airports Near Thornton Dale

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Bridlington AirfieldSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Burton-Constable AirstripSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Eddsfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Garton Field AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lindens Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lodge Field House AirstripSmall Airport
Low Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Melrose Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Newgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe AirstripSmall Airport
North Moor Aero Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Octon AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Pocklington AirfieldSmall Airport
Redmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Rufforth East AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thornton Dale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Thornton Dale Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thornton Dale

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Methodist Chapel
St George
St Hilda
St John

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 Thornton Dale

What is the population of Thornton Dale?

Thornton Dale has a population of 1,759 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Thornton Dale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $46 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Thornton Dale?

Thornton Dale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thornton Dale?

Thornton Dale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thornton Dale?

The median home value in Thornton Dale is $46. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Thornton Dale?

50.0% of adults in Thornton Dale 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 Thornton Dale?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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