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Whalley, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Whalley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,754. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 4,754 |
| Population Density | 1,902 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8221°, -2.4071° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $51,905 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Whalley
Whalley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,754. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Whalley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Whalley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,905 |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 433 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $346,274 |
| 23% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,298 |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,902 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8221°N, 2.4071°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Whalley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 57.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Schools in Whalley
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley C of E Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Barrow URC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oakhill School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Whalley
35 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | — | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | — | MP3 | |
| Gaydio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzz Mcr | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Whalley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Bury Transport Museum | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of North Craven Life | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Ribchester Roman Museum | ||||
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | ||||
| Settle Station Signal Box | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| The Fusilier Museum | ||||
| The Whitaker | ||||
| Touchstones | ||||
| Towneley Hall | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill |
Libraries in Whalley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Tree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslingden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Heywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbottom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawtenstall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Settle Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whalley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Admirals market | |||||
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Bury Indoor Market | |||||
| Bury Market | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pendle Rise | |||||
| Rawtenstall Market | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets | |||||
| Rochdale Indoor Markets |
Hotels in Whalley
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Whalley
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whalley
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Whalley
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Whalley
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Whalley
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whalley
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Whalley
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Whalley
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whalley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Settle Brewery | ||||
| Three B's Brewery | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co | ||||
| Wakey Wakey Brew Co | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Whalley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Whalley
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 Whalley
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Whalley
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Whalley Post office |
Treatment Centers in Whalley
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary Solutions Limited | ||
| Bamber Bridge Clinic | ||
| Clayton Brook Clinic | ||
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Priory | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whalley
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| English Martyrs RC Church | |
| Saint Mary and All Saints Parish Church | |
| Whalley Methodist Church |
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What is the population of Whalley?
Whalley has a population of 4,754 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,902 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Whalley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $51,905, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $346,274 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Whalley?
Whalley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.
How is the job market in Whalley?
The job market in Whalley is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 433 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Whalley?
The median home value in Whalley is $346,274. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,298. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.
How are the schools in Whalley?
39.8% of adults in Whalley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 57.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Whalley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Whalley is 1.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.