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Willington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Willington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,633. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
6,633 Population 36/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,171 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,633
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,171
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units2,653

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population6,633
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates54.7167°, -1.7000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Willington

Willington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,633. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Willington has a population of 6,633 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 183.7 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,633
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
183.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Willington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Willington is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 604 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Willington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)604

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Willington is $54,171, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,653 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$54,171
81% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units2,653

Property Tax

Willington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area183.7 sq mi (475.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates54.7167°N, 1.7000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 142 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 129 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 141 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 90 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 131 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 144 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 28 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 142 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Willington has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area183.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Willington

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sunnybrow Primary School - - - -
Parkside Academy - - - -
St. Stephen's C of E Primary School - - - -
Willington Primary School - - - -
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Willington

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Willington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Bowes Railway
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall

Libraries in Willington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Edward Pease Free Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Willington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market

Cafes in Willington

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bait Room

Clinics in Willington

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Willington Health Center

Gas Stations in Willington

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1203054599
GB #1225300007

Golf Courses in Willington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crook Golf Club

Breweries in Willington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Firebrick Brewers
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Hopper House Brew Farm
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mithril
S43 Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Willington

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Airports Near Willington

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Willington

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Willington Post Office

Treatment Centers in Willington

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Willington

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour & St Thomas Of Canterbury RC Church
St. Stephen, Willington
Willington Methodist Church
Willington Spiritualist 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 Willington

What is the population of Willington?

Willington has a population of 6,633 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 183.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Willington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Willington?

Willington 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 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Willington?

Willington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 604 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Willington?

The median home value in Willington is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Willington?

50.0% of adults in Willington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Willington?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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