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Bere Alston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bere Alston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,164. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,164 Population 1/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,070 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bere Alston

Bere Alston

Bere Alston is a village in West Devon in the county of Devon in England. It forms part of the civil parish of Bere Ferrers. The village is reported to have a population of 2,259

People

Population2,164
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,070
Per Capita$49,070
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$394,080
Rent$1,227
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units866

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+50.8%

Community

Population2,164
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates50.4823°, -4.1903°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,002 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,070
Median Age51.6 years

About Bere Alston

Bere Alston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,164. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bere Alston has a population of 2,164 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 5.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,164
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above United Kingdom avg
3,058.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Bere Alston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bere Alston is $49,070, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,070 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 197 business establishments. 31.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bere Alston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,070
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,070
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)197

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bere Alston is $394,080, 40% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,227 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 866 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$394,080
40% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,227
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.3%
Housing Units866

Property Tax

Bere Alston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.4823°N, 4.1903°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 140 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 118 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 98 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 67 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 109 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 105 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 62 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 51 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 38 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Bere Alston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.1%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+50.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area3,058.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Schools in Bere Alston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bere Alston Primary Academy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bere Alston

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon — UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Newquay — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bere Alston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Callington Heritage Centre
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
H. Elliott
Lawrence House Museum
Mayflower Museum
Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Plym Valley Railway
Saltash Heritage Museum
Tavistock Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Box
The Box (St Luke's)

Libraries in Bere Alston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Charles Seale-Hayne Library0.0
Crownhill Library0.0
Devonport (St Aubyn) Library0.0
Efford Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Launceston Library0.0
Peverell Library0.0
Plymouth Proprietary Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Plymstock Library0.0
Plymstock School Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0
St Budeaux Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torpoint Library0.0
Tothill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bere Alston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plymouth City Market
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market
The Clipper
The House That Jack Built
The Plot

Restaurants in Bere Alston

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaucho BBQ
The Voting Tree

Cafes in Bere Alston

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hope Cottage Cafe
The Yard Cafe

Train Stations in Bere Alston

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bere Alston
Bere Ferrers

Gas Stations in Bere Alston

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1246590598

Breweries in Bere Alston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Firebrand Brewing & Taproom
Heathen Soul Brewery
Noss Beer Works
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Summerskills Brewery
Summerskills Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bere Alston

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Airports Near Bere Alston

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Royal Marines Base Chivenor—Medium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield—Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield—Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield—Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field—Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield—Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield—Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip—Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip—Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield—Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip—Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor—Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip—Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bere Alston

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bere Alston Post Office
Bere Ferrers Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bere Alston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bere Alston

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church
Maristow Chapel
St Andrew
St Indract's Chapel
United Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bere Alston

What is the population of Bere Alston?

Bere Alston has a population of 2,164 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Bere Alston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $394,080 (40% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bere Alston?

Bere Alston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bere Alston?

Bere Alston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 197 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bere Alston?

The median home value in Bere Alston is $394,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

How are the schools in Bere Alston?

34.1% of adults in Bere Alston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bere Alston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bere Alston is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.3% of residents have a disability.

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