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Whiston, United Kingdom
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Whiston is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,629. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,629 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.4200°, -2.7891° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.8 inches (1,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,680 |
| Median Age | 39.7 years |
About Whiston
Whiston is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,629. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Whiston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Whiston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,680 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,680 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $917 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,240 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 9.3% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $239,427 |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,192 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Housing Units | 5,452 |
Property Tax
Climate in Whiston
Whiston 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 52.3 sq mi (135.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4200°N, 2.7891°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Whiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Total Area | 52.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 9.3% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
Schools in Whiston
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Halsnead Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sandfield Natural Play Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whiston
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Whiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum | ||||
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Bicycle Museum | ||||
| British Lawnmower Museum | ||||
| Catalyst Museum | ||||
| Cheshire Military Museum | ||||
| Dewa Roman Experience | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Grosvenor Museum | ||||
| Hadlow Road Station | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Museum Of Policing In Cheshire | ||||
| Museum of Wigan Life | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| North West Museum of Road Transport | ||||
| Norton Priory | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Prescot Museum | ||||
| RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre | ||||
| Rainhill Railway Museum | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Sick To Death | ||||
| Smithy Heritage Centre | ||||
| Southport Eco Centre | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| The Atkinson | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Warrington Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World of Glass |
Libraries in Whiston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Barnton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Blacon Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Book-Cycle Beech Hill | 0.0 | |||||
| Bootle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burscough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burtonwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catalyst | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Road Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crosby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edda | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frodsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garden City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Golborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grappenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Boughton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Cohen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haydock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helsby Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Henry A Cole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindley Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Life rooms | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Sutton Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Mancot Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Green Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss Bank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton-le-Willows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Swan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormskirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orrell Bookcycle | 0.0 | |||||
| Padgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penketh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Picton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainhill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runcorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandiway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sefton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shevington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skelmersdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spellow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Helens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Standish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sydney Jones Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatto Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toxteth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vicars Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weaverham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Widnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winstanley College - The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whiston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Market | |||||
| Burscough Wharf | |||||
| Chester Market | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Earlestown Outdoor Market | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Indoor Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Kirkby Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| Prescot Indoor Market | |||||
| Red Brick Market | |||||
| St John's Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Warrington Market | |||||
| Warrington Outdoor Market | |||||
| Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Widnes Market | |||||
| Wigan Market |
Restaurants in Whiston
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whiston
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Whiston
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Whiston
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Whiston
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whiston
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Whiston
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Ts Brewery | ||||
| Azvex | ||||
| Carnival Brewing Company | ||||
| Love Lane Brewery | ||||
| Peerless Brewing Company | ||||
| Problem Child Brewing | ||||
| Prospect Brewery | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Weetwood Brewery | ||||
| Wigan Brewhouse | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Whiston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Anfield | ||
| Goodison Park | ||
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | ||
| Prenton Park |
Ski Resorts Near Whiston
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 Whiston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham 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 |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Whiston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Whiston Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Whiston
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haydock Lodge | ||
| Maple House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whiston
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Leo's Church | |
| St Luke the Evangelist | |
| St Nicholas Church | |
| St Paul | |
| The Salvation Army |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Whiston?
Whiston has a population of 13,629 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 52.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.7 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.
Is Whiston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,680, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $239,427 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,192 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 Whiston?
Whiston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Whiston?
The unemployment rate in Whiston is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $917. There are 1,240 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Whiston?
The median home value in Whiston is $239,427. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,192. The homeownership rate is 60.3%.
How are the schools in Whiston?
23.8% of adults in Whiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Whiston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Whiston is 2.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 96.6% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 8.6% of residents have a disability.