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Tow Law, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Tow Law is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,138. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,138 Population 2/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,464 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$174,727 home value, $1,062/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Tow Law

Tow Law

Tow Law is a town and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated a few miles to the south of Consett and 5 miles to the north west of Crook.

People

Population2,138
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,464
Per Capita$42,464
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

A
Home Value$174,727
Rent$1,062
Ownership62.8%
Housing Units855

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+46.7%

Community

Population2,138
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates54.7446°, -1.8143°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,464
Median Age44.0 years

About Tow Law

Tow Law is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,138. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tow Law has a population of 2,138 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.1%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,138
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
937.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.8%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Tow Law vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tow Law is $42,464, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,464. The average weekly wage is $817, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 195 business establishments. 23.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tow Law vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,464
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,464
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Tow Law is $174,727, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,062 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 855 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

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

Homeownership62.8%
Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.2%
Housing Units855

Property Tax

Tow Law experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.7446°N, 1.8143°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.3 143 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 101 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 142 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 143 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 140 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 143 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 119 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 123 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 145 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 143 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 36 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 143 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 64 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Tow Law has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.7%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area937.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home23.9%

Schools in Tow Law

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tow Law Millennium Primary School — — — —
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Tow Law

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution — MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM — MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland — MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio — AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool — MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio — AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Tow Law

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Centre for Life
Charge!
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Corstopitum Visitor's Centre
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Mining Institute
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Black Gate
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn

Libraries in Tow Law

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Corbridge Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tow Law

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market

Hotels in Tow Law

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brown Horse

Cafes in Tow Law

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bradley Burn Farm Shop
The Coffee Shop
The Pantry

Theme Parks in Tow Law

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hall Hill Farm

Veterinaries in Tow Law

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care

Gas Stations in Tow Law

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helme Park Service Station

Breweries in Tow Law

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Mithril
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tow Law

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Airports Near Tow Law

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming—Medium Airport
RAF Spadeadam—Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe—Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield—Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield—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
Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield—Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip—Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club—Small Airport

Post Offices in Tow Law

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tow Law Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tow Law

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tow Law

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Cuthbert
St Philip and St James
St. Bartholomew
St. Joseph

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 Tow Law

What is the population of Tow Law?

Tow Law has a population of 2,138 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 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 Tow Law 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 Tow Law?

Tow Law has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tow Law?

The unemployment rate in Tow Law 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 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tow Law?

The median home value in Tow Law is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.

How are the schools in Tow Law?

26.7% of adults in Tow Law 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 Tow Law?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tow Law 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.

Nearby Cities

Wolsingham, ENG 2,503 pop · 2.9 mi Crook, ENG 9,498 pop · 3.4 mi Willington, ENG 6,633 pop · 5.0 mi Hunwick, ENG 1,248 pop · 5.9 mi Lanchester, ENG 3,543 pop · 6.0 mi Castleside, ENG 4,881 pop · 6.7 mi High Etherley, ENG 2,119 pop · 6.9 mi Langley Park, ENG 4,545 pop · 6.9 mi Low Etherley, ENG 1,929 pop · 6.9 mi Ushaw Moor, ENG 7,368 pop · 7.1 mi Consett, ENG 29,137 pop · 7.6 mi Brandon, ENG 9,566 pop · 7.9 mi Stanhope, ENG 1,602 pop · 8.1 mi Bishop Auckland, ENG 26,050 pop · 8.2 mi
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