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Thornton, United Kingdom
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Thornton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 142. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 142 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9000°, -0.8500° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,746 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Thornton
Thornton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 142. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Thornton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Thornton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,746 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 57 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,392.6 sq mi (3,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9000°N, 0.8500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Thornton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,392.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Radio Stations near Thornton
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Scarborough | community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| This is the Coast | — | MP3 | |
| Sine FM | — | MP3 | |
| Doncaster Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | 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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Museum | ||||
| Barley Hall | ||||
| Burnby Hall Museum | ||||
| Catton Heritage Museum | ||||
| Computer Sheds Museum | ||||
| Craven's Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House | ||||
| Fairfax House Museum | ||||
| Goole Museum | ||||
| Jorvik Viking Centre | ||||
| Kohima Museum | ||||
| Malton Museum | ||||
| Merchant Adventurers' Hall | ||||
| Micklegate Bar Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| Norton and Malton Heritage Centre | ||||
| Quilters' Guild | ||||
| Roman Bath Museum | ||||
| The Waterways Museum | ||||
| York Army Museum | ||||
| York Castle Museum | ||||
| York Minster Undercroft | ||||
| York Saint Mary's | ||||
| York's Chocolate Story | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum of Farming | ||||
| Yorkshire Wolds Railway Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Thornton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Better York Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopthorpe Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunnington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore @ 30 Clarence Street | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harry Fairhurst Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxby and Wigginton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntington Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Morrell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Malton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Weighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Earswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pocela Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research | 0.0 | |||||
| Search Engine | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Cave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strensall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| York Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thornton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Newgate Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart |
Cafes in Thornton
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thornton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle Brewery | ||||
| Brew York | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Ice Cream Factory Brewery | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Malton Brewery | ||||
| Old Mill Brewery | ||||
| Pivovar Brew House | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Trig Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Thornton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Thornton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bridlington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Lindens Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Thornton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thornton
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Church |
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What is the population of Thornton?
Thornton has a population of 142 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Thornton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,746, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°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 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Thornton?
Thornton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 13 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Thornton?
The median home value in Thornton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Thornton?
50.0% of adults in Thornton 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?
90% of residents speak only English at home.