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Warton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Warton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,300. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,300 Population 8/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,310 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,310 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$249,097 home value, $1,108/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Warton

Warton

Warton Aerodrome is an airfield located in Warton village on the Fylde in Lancashire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) west of Preston, Lancashire. The eastern end of the site adjoins the village of Freckleton.

People

Population2,300
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,310
Per Capita$44,310
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,097
Rent$1,108
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units920

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+54.9%

Community

Population2,300
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates54.1472°, -2.7644°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,378 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,310
Median Age41.0 years

About Warton

Warton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,300. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Warton has a population of 2,300 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (5.4%), with 4.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.7% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,300
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above United Kingdom avg
307.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.7%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Warton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Warton is $44,310, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,310 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $852, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 209 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Warton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,310
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,310
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)209

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.7%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Warton is $249,097, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,108 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 920 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,097
12% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,108
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.1%
Housing Units920

Property Tax

Warton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area307.9 sq mi (797.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates54.1472°N, 2.7644°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 83 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 83 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 90 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 17 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 141 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 85 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 82 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 51 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 83 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 12 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Warton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").

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32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+54.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area307.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.7%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Warton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burton Morewood CofE Primary School - - - -
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School - - - -
Yealand Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Warton

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Dune Radio - MP3
RibbleFM - MP3
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC

Museums in Warton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Cottage Museum
Fleetwood Museum
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Hawkshead Grammar School
Heron Corn Mill
Heysham Heritage Centre
Heysham Visitor Centre
Judges' Lodgings Museum
Kendal Museum
King's Own Regiment Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lancashire Police Museum
Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Ruskin Library
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Warton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arnside Library0.0
County Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Garstang Library0.0
Grange-over-Sands Library0.0
Harold Bridges Library0.0
Heysham Library0.0
Kendal Library0.0
Kents Bank Station Library0.0
Kirkby Lonsdale Library0.0
Knott End Library0.0
Lancaster Public Library0.0
Lancaster University Library0.0
Marsh Community Centre0.0
Milnthorpe Library0.0
Morecambe Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Ruskin Library0.0
Sedbergh Library0.0
Silverdale Library0.0
Windermere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Warton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Assembly Rooms Emporium
Charter Market
Festival Market
Fleetwood Market
Glebe Markets
Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre
Kendal Indoor Market
Kendal Market
Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market
Simply Local Farmers Market

Hotels in Warton

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Arms Hotel
Tewitfield Marina
Travelodge
Truckhaven Carnforth

Restaurants in Warton

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Truckhaven Carnforth Restaurant

Cafes in Warton

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Wellies Cafe

Gas Stations in Warton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Gyms in Warton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #678915785
Warton Community Wellbeing Centre

Breweries in Warton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Accidental Brewery
Bowness Bay Brewing
Farm Yard Brew Co
Gan Yam
Handsome Brewery
Lakes Brew Co.
Lancaster Brewery
Lunebrew
Old School Brewery
Shaws of Grange
Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant
Unsworth's Yard Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Warton

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Ski Resorts Near Warton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Warton

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Warton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office and Store
Warton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Warton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Walter Lyon House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Warton

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St James
St John the Evangelist
St Mary's
St Oswald's Church
St. Mary's
Tewitfield Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Warton

What is the population of Warton?

Warton has a population of 2,300 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Warton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Warton?

Warton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.

How is the job market in Warton?

The unemployment rate in Warton is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 209 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Warton?

The median home value in Warton is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Warton?

32.3% of adults in Warton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Warton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Warton is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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