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Sowerby Bridge is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. Its population was 4,485 at the end of 2021. The regional median gross salary reached €3,014 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2023, unemployment in Sowerby Bridge reached 3.3%.

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

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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 Sowerby Bridge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Sowerby Bridge is 3.3%. 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%6572–4Sowerby Bridge 3.3%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
Median gross salary (regional)3,014 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.3 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context

Public employment service

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Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count10 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count13 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Sowerby Bridge's nearest airport was LBA, 24 km away and offered 51 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count51 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km24 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLBA3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Climate and air quality

Sowerby Bridge's monthly mean temperatures were 3.3°C in January and 15.3°C in July. Sowerby Bridge's monthly precipitation totalled 109.2 mm in January and 75.1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Sowerby Bridge average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND19°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sowerby Bridge average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140109897766648075868398109121JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.7 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 8.3 · Apr 11.4 · May 14.5 · Jun 17.2 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 18.7 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 12.3 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 6.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1 · Feb 0.9 · Mar 1.9 · Apr 3.6 · May 6.2 · Jun 9.1 · Jul 11.2 · Aug 11.2 · Sep 9.2 · Oct 6.4 · Nov 3.5 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.3 · Feb 3.5 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 7.5 · May 10.4 · Jun 13.2 · Jul 15.3 · Aug 15 · Sep 12.6 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 6 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.2 · Feb 88.8 · Mar 77.2 · Apr 66 · May 64 · Jun 79.8 · Jul 75.1 · Aug 86.4 · Sep 82.5 · Oct 97.8 · Nov 109.4 · Dec 121.1 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

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

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Freckleton4,475 residentsKimberley4,470 residentsKilburn4,450 residentsPortland4,555 residentsClayton West4,385 residentsBrundall4,380 residents

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population4,485 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official

Is Sowerby Bridge a good place to live?

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 27–57%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–72%
Student50%strong on education, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–71%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–60%
Population4,485 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,014 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3.3 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sowerby Bridge 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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What is the typical salary around Sowerby Bridge?

The median gross salary is 3,014 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in Sowerby Bridge?

The unemployment rate is 3.3 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How many people live in Sowerby Bridge?

The published population is 4,485 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is Sowerby Bridge a good place to live?

Sowerby Bridge 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). Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/sowerby-bridge/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  7. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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