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Whitchurch, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Whitchurch is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,710. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,710 Population 7/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,979 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$354,828 home value, $1,174/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population9,710
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$46,979
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$354,828
Rent$1,174
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units3,884

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+49.9%

Community

Population9,710
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates52.9667°, -2.6833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$46,979
Median Age48.3 years

About Whitchurch

Whitchurch is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,710. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Whitchurch has a population of 9,710 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (3.3%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

9,710
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
1,309.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Whitchurch vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Whitchurch is $46,979, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,979 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $903, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 884 business establishments. 27.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whitchurch vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,979
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,979
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)884

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitchurch is $354,828, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,174 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,884 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,828
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,174
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units3,884

Property Tax

Climate in Whitchurch

Whitchurch has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.2° 57.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8° 43.4
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.3° 43.4
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 47.1
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 53.5
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.1° 58.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 11.5° / 21.1° 57.6
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.6° 64.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 18° 61.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14° 69.0
Nov 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.1° 61.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 67.0
Whitchurch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates52.9667°N, 2.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 61 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 75 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 139 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 65 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 105 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 67 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 20 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 85 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 73 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 135 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 10 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 104 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 150 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Whitchurch has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area1,309.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home27.2%

Schools in Whitchurch

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy - - - -
Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy - - - -
Sir John Talbot's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Whitchurch

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
HearMe 2010s pop music - MP3
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Hearme - 80s rock 80d rock, 80’s rock MP3
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Hereme 2000s pop 2000's, pop MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Whitchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition
Cheshire Military Museum
Crewe Heritage Centre
Dewa Roman Experience
Ditherington Flax Mill
Grosvenor Museum
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Nantwich Museum
Sick To Death
Stretton Water Mill
Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum
Whitchurch Heritage Centre

Libraries in Whitchurch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blacon Libary0.0
Chester Library0.0
Crewe Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Ellesmere Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Market Drayton Library0.0
Middlewich Library0.0
Nantwich Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tarporley Community High School Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
The Lantern0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Wem Library0.0
Wharton Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Whitchurch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chester Market
Ellesmere Market Hall
Indoor market
Jubilee Square
Nantwich Market
Winsford Indoor Market

Hotels in Whitchurch

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dodington Lodge
Iscoyd Mansion
MacDonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

Restaurants in Whitchurch

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bauhinia
Blue Water
Docket No33
Etzio
Hannah Restaurant
Simply Thai (The Old Mill)
Swallow Chinese Restaurant
Wild Shropshire Restaurant

Cafes in Whitchurch

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benjamin's
Costa
Dan's Cafe
Eleven
Joli Spanish Coffee Shop
Jones Coffee House
Lakeside Kitchen
Lockside Cafe
Luke's Cafe Wine Bar
Moo And Boom Cafe
Nicky B's Cakes
Starbucks

Monuments in Whitchurch

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hollyhurst Monument
Memorial Stone to the Little Flower Girl of Wirswall

Dentists in Whitchurch

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green End Dental Practice
Spa Dental
Whitchurch Dental Studio

Veterinaries in Whitchurch

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leonard Brothers Veterinary Whitchurch
Waylands Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Whitchurch

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whitchurch

Bus Stations in Whitchurch

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whitchurch Bus Station

Gas Stations in Whitchurch

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essar
Esso
Victoria Garage

Banks in Whitchurch

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub
TSB

Shopping Malls in Whitchurch

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Marys Arcade

Gyms in Whitchurch

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #289423633

Golf Courses in Whitchurch

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emerald Championship Course
Saphire Course

Breweries in Whitchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Salopian Brewing Company
Spitting Feathers Brewery
Weetwood Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Whitchurch

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Whitchurch

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 Whitchurch

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down 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
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pound Green Airfield-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Whitchurch

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Whitchurch Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitchurch

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Free Believers In Christ Fellowship International
Kingdom Hall
Saint Alkmund
Saint Johns Methodist Church
St Mary
St. George
St. Michael's

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 Whitchurch

What is the population of Whitchurch?

Whitchurch has a population of 9,710 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.

Is Whitchurch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Whitchurch?

Whitchurch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whitchurch?

Whitchurch has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 884 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whitchurch?

The median home value in Whitchurch is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Whitchurch?

32.5% of adults in Whitchurch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Whitchurch?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whitchurch is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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