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Living in Whiston

Whiston is a city in the United Kingdom. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €3,052 per month. At the end of 2023, unemployment in Whiston reached 3.6%.

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

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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 Whiston.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Whiston is 3.6%. 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%6572–4Whiston 3.6%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)3,052 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.6 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Whiston. 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 Whiston. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count6 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Whiston's nearest airport was LPL, 10 km away and offered 48 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count48 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLPL3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 5.2°C in January to 16.7°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Whiston average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND20°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Whiston average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100695753505364657277908292JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.5 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 9.9 · Apr 12.8 · May 15.9 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 20 · Aug 19.7 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 10.5 · Dec 8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.8 · Feb 2.7 · Mar 3.9 · Apr 5.6 · May 8.3 · Jun 11.3 · Jul 13.5 · Aug 13.5 · Sep 11.2 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 5.7 · Dec 3.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 5.3 · Mar 6.9 · Apr 9.2 · May 12.1 · Jun 14.8 · Jul 16.7 · Aug 16.6 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 8.1 · Dec 5.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 69.4 · Feb 57.1 · Mar 53.3 · Apr 49.8 · May 52.5 · Jun 64.4 · Jul 65.4 · Aug 72.1 · Sep 76.6 · Oct 89.7 · Nov 82.2 · Dec 91.9 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.

All United Kingdom cities
North Ferriby3,965 residentsNew Romney3,870 residentsBarnt Green3,820 residentsSend4,095 residentsWilsden3,750 residentsLofthouse4,185 residents

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population3,935 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official

Is Whiston 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 worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 27–57%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Student44%strong on education, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–60%
Population3,935 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,052 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3.6 %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 Whiston 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 Whiston?

The median gross salary is 3,052 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in Whiston?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How many people live in Whiston?

The published population is 3,935 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is Whiston a good place to live?

Whiston 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). Whiston, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, climate, schools [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/whiston/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Whiston, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, climate, schools},
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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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