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Living in Alnwick

The employment rate was 50.3% in March 2021. The population of Alnwick, in the United Kingdom, was 8,435 in March 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.8%. The city had 5 schools in 2026. Owner occupation accounted for 59.6% of homes in March 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Alnwick?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Alnwick.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Alnwick yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,130 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Alnwick?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk15

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Alnwick is 3.4%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Alnwick 3.4%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.78 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate50.28 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.63 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,491 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk16Official
Unemployment rate3.4 %country median 3.4% — about the same31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk15Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alnwick. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alnwick. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools5 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count9 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count11 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAlnwick highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Alnwick highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents5,264 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents189.7 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport49 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights12Official
Nearest airportNCL3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 4.05 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 2.68 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 7.7 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Alnwick?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4 µg/m³ (2025) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.05 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Alnwick average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND19°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Alnwick average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100574844504364646853728165JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Alnwick average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522064871291682101921881741401057358JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Alnwick annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.0PM2.515407.7PM1010402.7NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Alnwick is 4.1 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5Alnwick 4.1203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean2.68 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM10 — annual mean7.74 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean4.05 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.3 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 9.3 · Apr 11.2 · May 13.7 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 18.6 · Aug 18.6 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 13.3 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 7.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2 · Feb 2.1 · Mar 2.9 · Apr 4.5 · May 6.8 · Jun 9.5 · Jul 11.4 · Aug 11.4 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 2.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.6 · Feb 5 · Mar 6.1 · Apr 7.8 · May 10.2 · Jun 12.9 · Jul 15 · Aug 15 · Sep 13.2 · Oct 10.3 · Nov 7.1 · Dec 4.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 57.3 · Feb 47.8 · Mar 43.7 · Apr 49.6 · May 42.5 · Jun 63.7 · Jul 63.7 · Aug 67.8 · Sep 52.9 · Oct 72.2 · Nov 81.3 · Dec 65.2 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER14Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 63.7 · Feb 87.4 · Mar 128.6 · Apr 167.7 · May 209.8 · Jun 192.2 · Jul 188.4 · Aug 174.2 · Sep 140 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 73.3 · Dec 58.4 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
East Cowes8,430 residentsSwaffham8,430 residentsClydach (Swansea)8,445 residentsLaunceston8,425 residentsCoxheath8,455 residentsWallingford8,455 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 3.6 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,327.3 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in Alnwick?

The published population was 8,435 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Alnwick residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.8%Foreign residents 4.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.62 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.62 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents355 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.19 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents5.93 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,327 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population8,435 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Alnwick a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student50%strong on education, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents355 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population8,435 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings4,130 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability93.78 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate50.28 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.63 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes59.56 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad4.2 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age50 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alnwick under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

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How many people live in Alnwick?

The published population was 8,435 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Alnwick?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4 µg/m³ (2025) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Alnwick?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Alnwick?

The median gross salary is 3,491 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Alnwick?

355 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Alnwick a good place to live?

Alnwick may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Alnwick, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/alnwick/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BOULMER WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  6. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  7. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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