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Whittingham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Whittingham is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 280. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
280 Population 0/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population280
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units112

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population280
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates55.4012°, -1.8934°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Whittingham

Whittingham is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 280. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Whittingham has a population of 280 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

280
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Whittingham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Whittingham is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whittingham vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Whittingham is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 112 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units112

Property Tax

Whittingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates55.4012°N, 1.8934°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 116 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 98 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 91 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Whittingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Whittingham

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Branton Primary School and Nursery
Netherton Northside First School
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Radio Stations near Whittingham

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution MP3 192 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Whittingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ad Gefrin Museum
Bailiffgate Museum
Constable's Tower
Grace Darling Museum
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Heatherslaw Mill
Lady Waterford Hall
Model Railway
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
The Hardy Store & Mesuem

Libraries in Whittingham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick Library0.0
Seahouses Library0.0
Wooler Library0.0

Hotels in Whittingham

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge of Aln Hotel

Cafes in Whittingham

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingram Cafe
The Bosk
Village Tearoom

Monuments in Whittingham

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fellbridge Monument
Percy's Corss
Shepherds' Cairn
Shepherds' Cairn
statue of the 3rd Earl of Ravensworth

Castles in Whittingham

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edlingham Castle

Gas Stations in Whittingham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hedgeley Service Station

Breweries in Whittingham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cheviot Brewery
VIP Brewery

Airports Near Whittingham

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Bywell AirfieldSmall Airport
Causey Park Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Charlton Mires AirstripSmall Airport
Charterhall AirfieldSmall Airport
Currock Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Druridge Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Eccles Newton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eshott AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Fishburn AirfieldSmall Airport
Greenhills Farm AirstripSmall Airport
High Flats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Loadman Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Peterlee AirfieldSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Skelling Farm Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Whittingham

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glanton Post Office
Powburn Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whittingham

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bolton Chapel
St Andrew's United Reform Church
St Bartholemew's
St John the Baptist
St Maurice
St Michael and All Angels Church
St Michael and All Angels Church

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 Whittingham

What is the population of Whittingham?

Whittingham has a population of 280 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Whittingham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Whittingham?

Whittingham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.

How is the job market in Whittingham?

The unemployment rate in Whittingham is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whittingham?

The median home value in Whittingham is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Whittingham?

30.7% of adults in Whittingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Whittingham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whittingham is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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