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Beaminster, United Kingdom
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Beaminster is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,957. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Beaminster
Beaminster is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England, approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the county town Dorchester. It is sited in a bowl-shaped valley near the source of the small River Brit. The population of Beaminster parish was recorded as 3,177 in the 2021 census.
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| Population | 2,957 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8090°, -2.7391° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Beaminster
Beaminster is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,957. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Beaminster vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Beaminster vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 269 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,183 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8090°N, 2.7391°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Beaminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Beaminster
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Beaminster School | — | — | — | — |
| Mountjoy School | — | — | — | — |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Beaminster
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Beaminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| Town Mill |
Libraries in Beaminster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chickerell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Beaminster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Beaminster
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Beaminster
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Beaminster
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Beaminster
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Beaminster
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Beaminster
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Beaminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Beaminster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Beaminster
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Beaminster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton Peveril Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Keevil | — | Small Airport |
| Ranston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Beaminster
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beaminster
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Christ Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| St Giles | |
| St John's RC Church | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| St Mary's | |
| Wellspring Mission Hall |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Beaminster?
Beaminster has a population of 2,957 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Beaminster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Beaminster?
Beaminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Beaminster?
Beaminster has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 269 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Beaminster?
The median home value in Beaminster is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Beaminster?
31.5% of adults in Beaminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Beaminster?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Beaminster is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.