Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Whaley Bridge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,317. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,317 Population 26/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge is a town and civil parish in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated on the River Goyt, 16 miles (26 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) north of Buxton, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Macclesfield and 28 miles (45 km) west of Sheffield. The parish includes Furness Vale, Horwich End, Bridgemont, Fernilee, Stoneheads and Taxal; the parish had a population of 6,311 at the 2021 census. Whaley Bridge historically straddled Derbyshire and Cheshire until boundary changes in 1936 placed it entirely in Derbyshire.

People

Population6,317
Density26/mi²
Veterans4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Population6,317
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates53.3303°, -1.9826°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,485 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.3 inches (49 cm)

About Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,317. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Whaley Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area244.0 sq mi (632.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates53.3303°N, 1.9826°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 91 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 132 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 23 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 93 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 144 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 119 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 108 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 22 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 80 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 125 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 16 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 148 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 128 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Whaley Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Whaley Bridge

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Buxworth Primary School - - - -
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School - - - -
Whaley Bridge Primary School - - - -
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Whaley Bridge

45 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Whaley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anson Museum
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery
Avro Heritage Museum
Bollington Discovery Centre
Brindley Mill
Castleton Village Museum
Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall
Congleton Museum
Didsbury Parsonage Trust
Didsbury Parsonage Trust
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
Hat Works
Hat Works
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Mining Museum
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
New Mills Heritage Centre
Paradise Mill
Platt Hall
Platt Hall
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum
Saddleworth Museum
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Stockport Museum
Stockport Museum
West Park Museum

Libraries in Whaley Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alkrington Library0.0
Arcadia Library0.0
Beswick Library0.0
Beswick Library0.0
Biddulph Library0.0
Bollington Library0.0
Bramhall Library0.0
Bredbury Library0.0
Brinnington Library0.0
Burnage Library0.0
Buxton Library and Information Centre0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chadderton Library0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Cheadle Hulme Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Congleton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Crompton Library0.0
Denton Library0.0
Denton West End Community Library0.0
Didsbury Library0.0
Disley Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
Droylsden Library0.0
Edgeley Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Failsworth Library0.0
Glossop Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Gorton Library0.0
Great Moor Library0.0
Greenfield Library0.0
Hadfield Library0.0
Handforth Library0.0
Hayfield Library0.0
Hazel Grove Library0.0
Heald Green Library0.0
High Lane Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Hyde Library0.0
Leek Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Lees Library0.0
Longsight Library0.0
Macclesfield Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Miles Platting Community Library0.0
New Mills Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
New Moston Library0.0
Newton Heath Library0.0
Newton Heath Library0.0
North City Library0.0
North City Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Northmoor Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Library0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Oldham Local Studies & Archive0.0
Poynton Library0.0
Prestbury Library0.0
Reddish Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Royton Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stalybridge Library0.0
Stockport Central Library0.0
STOCKROOM0.0
Tameside Central Library0.0
The Avenue Library & Learning Centre0.0
The Avenue Library & Learning Centre0.0
The Heatons Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Uppermill Library0.0
Whaley Bridge Library0.0
Withington Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Whaley Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ashton Indoor Market
Bowlee Car Boot
Buxton Market
Cavendish Arcade
Glossop Indoor Market
Glossop Outdoor Market
Gorton Market
Harpurhey Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Hyde Market
Longsight Market
Maker's Market
Maker's Market
Stockport Market
The Market
The Market
Tommyfield Market

Restaurants in Whaley Bridge

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge 42
Memories of India

Cafes in Whaley Bridge

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bridge Bakehouse
The Village Kitchen

Clinics in Whaley Bridge

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Wellbeing

Dentists in Whaley Bridge

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dean Kennedy Dental Practice
Goyt Valley Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Whaley Bridge

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knox & Devlin Vetinary Surgeons

Train Stations in Whaley Bridge

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whaley Bridge

Gas Stations in Whaley Bridge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tesco

Gyms in Whaley Bridge

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peak Power Gym

Breweries in Whaley Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beartown Brewery
Bollington Brewing Company
Cloudwater Brewery
Cloudwater Brewery
J. W. Lees & Co.
Manchester Union Brewery
Manchester Union Brewery
Quantum Brewing Company
Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre
Storm Brewing Co Ltd
The Runaway Brewery
Thornsett Brewery and Hop Yard
Torrside Brewing
We Are Wolf
Whaley Tap House
Wincle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Whaley Bridge

TeamLeagueDivision
Co-op Live
Droylsden Football Club
Etihad Stadium
Joie Stadium
Manchester Regional Arena
Manchester Velodrome
National Indoor BMX Arena
National Speedway Stadium
The Falcon Fire Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Whaley Bridge

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 Whaley Bridge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Osbaston Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Whaley Bridge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Horwich End Post Office

Treatment Centers in Whaley Bridge

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Boston House
Devonshire House
Heathfield House
Redbank Recovery Accomodation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whaley Bridge

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Sacred Heart
Fernilee Methodist Church
Good News Church
Holy Trinity
Kettleshulme Church
St James (Taxal parish church)
St James's Church
Whaley Bridge Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Whaley Bridge

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Whaley Bridge.

Name Year Description
Whaley bridge (uk/england) 2000 Glowing fuzzy ball that seemed to crash into a valley of forest.

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 Whaley Bridge

What is the population of Whaley Bridge?

Whaley Bridge has a population of 6,317 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 244.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Whaley Bridge?

Whaley Bridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

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