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Wirksworth, United Kingdom
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Wirksworth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,038. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Its population was 4,902 in the 2021 census. Wirksworth contains the source of the River Ecclesbourne. The town was granted a market charter by Edward I in 1306 and still holds a market on Tuesdays in the Memorial Gardens. The parish church of St Mary's is thought to date from 653. The town developed as a centre for lead mining and stone quarrying. Many lead mines were owned by the Gell family of nearby Hopton Hall.
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| Population | 5,038 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0823°, -1.5739° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,040 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.6 inches (24 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $54,700 |
| Median Age | 51.8 years |
About Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,038. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wirksworth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Wirksworth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,700 |
| 27% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,700 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,052 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 458 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $429,437 |
| 52% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,368 |
| 18% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,015 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 413.2 sq mi (1,070.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0823°N, 1.5739°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Wirksworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.2% |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 413.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.2% |
Schools in Wirksworth
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form – Upper Site | — | — | — | — |
| Middleton Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Gell School | — | — | — | — |
| Wirksworth Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form – Lower Site | — | — | — | — |
| Wirksworth CofE Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form – Lower Site | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wirksworth
53 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Derby Sound | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Rotherham Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Sound FM | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Faza | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Selecta Radio UK | 2tone, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Burton Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| HearMe - top pop | top pop music | MP3 | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | — | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Revolution Radio Online | — | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ambur Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| Radio Seerah | — | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RocknationFmuk | blues, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2010s pop | 2010s, pop | MP3 | |
| MAX FM DERBY 92.2 | drum and bass, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The Dove | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| SYNK Radio Rap | hip-hop, rap | MP3 | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | — | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Erewash Sound | — | MP3 | |
| Moorlands Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Wirksworth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum | ||||
| Castle Donington Museum | ||||
| Chesterfield Museum | ||||
| Cromford Mills | ||||
| Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum | ||||
| Derby Computer Museum | ||||
| Derby Gaol | ||||
| Derby Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| East Midlands Aeropark | ||||
| Eyam Museum | ||||
| Fork Truck Heritage Centre | ||||
| Great Northern Classics | ||||
| High Peak Junction | ||||
| Masson Mills Working Textile Museum | ||||
| Matthew Kirtley Building | ||||
| Museum And Gift Shop | ||||
| Museum of Making | ||||
| National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum | ||||
| National Stone Centre | ||||
| National Tramway Museum | ||||
| Old House Museum | ||||
| Peak District Mining Museum | ||||
| Pickford's House Museum | ||||
| Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain | ||||
| Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales) | ||||
| Revolution House | ||||
| Road Transport Building | ||||
| Shardlow Heritage Centre | ||||
| Strutt's North Mill | ||||
| Swanwick Junction Museum Complex | ||||
| The Children's Country House at Sudbury | ||||
| The Great British Car Journey | ||||
| Tutbury Museum & Information Centre | ||||
| Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Repairer | ||||
| West Shed Experience | ||||
| Wirksworth Museum & Association Shop |
Libraries in Wirksworth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allestree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alvaston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belper Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blagreaves Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Borrowash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castle Donington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chesterfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clay Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Derby Local Studies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Derbyshire County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Derwent Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dronfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duffield Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Eckington Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Etwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heanor Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmewood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jordanthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mackworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mickleover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Whittington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinfin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spondon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Philip Whitehead Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wirksworth Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wirksworth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Market | |||||
| Belper Marketplace | |||||
| Chesterfield Market Hall | |||||
| Derbyshire Dales Markets | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Matlock Bath Indoor Market | |||||
| Memorial Gardens | |||||
| New Square | |||||
| Somercotes Market Place |
Hotels in Wirksworth
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wirksworth
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wirksworth
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wirksworth
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wirksworth
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wirksworth
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wirksworth
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wirksworth
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wirksworth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwark Artisan Ales | ||||
| Alter Ego Brewery | ||||
| Ashover Brew Co | ||||
| Bang the elephant brewery | ||||
| Bentley Brook Brewery | ||||
| Black Hole Brewery | ||||
| Black Hole Brewery | ||||
| Brunswick Brewing Company | ||||
| Brunswick Brewing Company | ||||
| Campbell Street Brewing Company | ||||
| Dancing Duck Brewery & Shop | ||||
| Drone Valley Brewery | ||||
| Fuggle Bunny Brew House | ||||
| Furnace Brewery | ||||
| Hartshorns Brewery | ||||
| Hartshorns Brewery | ||||
| Little Brewing Company | ||||
| Little Brewing Company | ||||
| Mitchell's Hop House | ||||
| Mitchell's Hop House | ||||
| Nutbrook Brewery | ||||
| Nutbrook Brewery | ||||
| Peak Ales | ||||
| Pentrich Brewing Co. | ||||
| Pour Me Brewing Company | ||||
| Shiny Brewing Company | ||||
| Shiny Brewing Company | ||||
| Shottle Farm Brewery | ||||
| The Marlpool Brewing Company | ||||
| Thornbridge Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Wirksworth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wirksworth
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | — | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fisherwick Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grangewood Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Leys Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Husbands Bosworth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jericho Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leicester Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Little Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wirksworth
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mountford Stores |
Treatment Centers in Wirksworth
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bionical Health Limited | ||
| Council House, Derby | ||
| Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic | ||
| DoctoriumGP Ltd | ||
| Revive Healthy Living Centre | ||
| Stride Health |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wirksworth
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| Wellspring | |
| West Derbyshire United Reformed Church |
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What is the population of Wirksworth?
Wirksworth has a population of 5,038 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 413.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Wirksworth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $54,700, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $429,437 (52% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Wirksworth?
Wirksworth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wirksworth?
Wirksworth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,052. There are 458 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wirksworth?
The median home value in Wirksworth is $429,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,368. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
How are the schools in Wirksworth?
39.2% of adults in Wirksworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Wirksworth?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wirksworth is 2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.