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Thorp Arch, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Thorp Arch is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,505. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,505 Population 7/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Thorp Arch

Thorp Arch

Thorp Arch is a village and civil parish near Wetherby in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England.

People

Population1,505
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units602

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,505
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates53.9158°, -1.3198°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Thorp Arch

Thorp Arch is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,505. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Thorp Arch has a population of 1,505 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 231.2 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

1,505
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
231.2mi²
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

Thorp Arch vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Thorp Arch 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 137 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thorp Arch 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)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Thorp Arch is $249,800, 11% 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 602 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

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

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units602

Property Tax

Thorp Arch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area231.2 sq mi (598.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates53.9158°N, 1.3198°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 87 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 77 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 92 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 74 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 36 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 144 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 59 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
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) 2.4 in Wettest

Thorp Arch has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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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 Density7/sq mi
Total Area231.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Thorp Arch

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
The British Home Front Radio Service - MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
HWD Hospital Radio - AAC+ 112 kbps
University Radio York - MP3 48 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Jorvik Radio - AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM - MP3

Museums in Thorp Arch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Bar Convent Museum
Barley Hall
Castleford Forum Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Fairfax House Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Mental Health Muesum
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Micklegate Bar Museum
Middleton Railway Museum
Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop
National Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Quilters' Guild
Ripon Prison and Police Museum
Roman Bath Museum
Royal Armouries
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
The Courthouse Museum
The Royal Pump Room Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Workhouse Museum
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Minster Undercroft
York Saint Mary's
York's Chocolate Story
Yorkshire Museum

Libraries in Thorp Arch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Bilton and Woodfield Community Library0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Boroughbridge Community Library0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Easingwold Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Explore @ 30 Clarence Street0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harrogate Library0.0
Haxby and Wigginton Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Knaresborough Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Methely Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mini library0.0
Minster Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
New Earswick Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Poppleton Library0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library0.0
Ripon Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Search Engine0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Starbeck Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
York Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thorp Arch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castleford Market Hall
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Newgate Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market

Cafes in Thorp Arch

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Cafe And Bistro At Thorp Arch

Breweries in Thorp Arch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ainsty Ales
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Bosun's Brewery
Brew York
Crooked Brewery
Daleside Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Harrogate Brewing Company
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Roosters
Rudgate Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Tarn 51
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Thomas Fawcett
Tigertops Brewery
Turning Point Brew Co
Wetherby Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Yorkshire Heart

Stadiums & Teams in Thorp Arch

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Airports Near Thorp Arch

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Breighton Airfield-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club-Small Airport
Dishforth Village 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
Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Howden Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
North Moor Aero Club Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pocklington Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Thorp Arch

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
St George's Medical Centre
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital
The Whitehall Clinic
White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thorp Arch

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
St Helen's
St Peter

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 Thorp Arch

What is the population of Thorp Arch?

Thorp Arch has a population of 1,505 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 231.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Thorp Arch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% 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 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Thorp Arch?

Thorp Arch 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 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Thorp Arch?

Thorp Arch 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 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thorp Arch?

The median home value in Thorp Arch is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Thorp Arch?

50.0% of adults in Thorp Arch 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 Thorp Arch?

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

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