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Bishops Waltham, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bishops Waltham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,275. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,275 Population 22/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$58,123 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,123 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$610,222 home value, $1,453/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bishops Waltham

Bishops Waltham

Bishops Waltham railway station was a railway station in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, England. The station was the terminus of the 3.75 mile branch line that connected to the main line at Botley railway station. It opened on 1 June 1863, and closed to passengers on 2 January 1933. After closure to freight in 1962 it was demolished in 1965 and the site is now a roundabout.

People

Population6,275
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,123
Per Capita$58,123
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$610,222
Rent$1,453
Ownership67.0%
Housing Units2,510

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+63.5%

Community

Population6,275
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates50.9560°, -1.2148°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$58,123
Median Age43.0 years

About Bishops Waltham

Bishops Waltham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,275. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bishops Waltham has a population of 6,275 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (5.2%), with 1.2% Black, 3.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,275
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
282.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Bishops Waltham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bishops Waltham is $58,123, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,123 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,118, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 571 business establishments. 43.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bishops Waltham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$58,123
23% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$58,123
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)571

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home43.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishops Waltham is $610,222, 116% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,453 (25% above the national average of $1,163). 67.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,510 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$610,222
116% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,453
25% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.0%
Owner-Occupied67.0%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units2,510

Property Tax

Bishops Waltham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates50.9560°N, 1.2148°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 145 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 150 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 124 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 147 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 31 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 124 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 62 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 98 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 132 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 69 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 14 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 58 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 — 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Bishops Waltham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% above the national average of 33.7%. 63.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.9%
33% above United Kingdom avg
High School+63.5%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area282.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home43.3%

Schools in Bishops Waltham

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bishop's Waltham Junior School — — — —
Bishops Waltham Infant School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bishops Waltham

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Express FM Radio — MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot — AAC+ 64 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio — AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio — MP3 96 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio — MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Shine Radio — AAC+ 96 kbps
Winchester Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke — MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bishops Waltham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bishop's Waltham Museum
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Mill
City Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
Curtis Museum
D-Day Museum
Eastney Beam Engine House
Eastney Gas Engine House
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Nelson
Genesis Expo
Gliding Heritage Centre
Gosport Museum
Gurkha Museum
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Jane Austen's House Museum
King's Royal Hussars Museum
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Mary Rose Museum
Medieval Merchants House
Medieval Merchants House
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Royal Green Jackets Museum
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Serle's House
Shears Mill
Shears Mill
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Solent Sky
Solent Sky
Southsea Castle
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Allen Gallery
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Diving Museum
The Gallery
The Rifles Museum
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
Westbury Manor Museum
Westgate Museum
Winchester City Museum
WW1 Remembrance Centre

Libraries in Bishops Waltham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alresford Library0.0
Alton Library0.0
Beddow Library0.0
Bishop's Waltham Library0.0
Bitterne Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Burgess Road Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chandler's Ford Library0.0
Chawton House & Library0.0
Cobbett Road Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Fair Oak Community Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Hayling Island Library0.0
Hedge End Library0.0
Horndean Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Leigh Park Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lordshill Library0.0
Martial Rose Library0.0
Mountbatten Library (ML)0.0
Netley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portswood Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Southampton Central Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stanmore Community Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Winchester Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bishops Waltham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broad Street Market
Bumbles
Chesapeake Mill
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Kingsland Market
Kingsland Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Restaurants in Bishops Waltham

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Friends Indian Restaurant
Giorgio's
Village Chopsticks
Waltham Spice

Cafes in Bishops Waltham

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Ellonies
Josie's
No 60

Clinics in Bishops Waltham

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bishops Waltham Osteopathic Clinic
Meon Valley Chiropractic
St. Johns Ambulance

Dentists in Bishops Waltham

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clear Dentistry
Curran Dental
Shield House Dentistry

Veterinaries in Bishops Waltham

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #645063437

Gas Stations in Bishops Waltham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sainsbury's

Gyms in Bishops Waltham

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

365 Fitness
DSX Fitness
Ludus

Breweries in Bishops Waltham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alfred's Brewery
Bowman Ales
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Flower Pots Brewery
Flower Pots Inn
Irving Brewers
Irving Brewers
Itchen Valley Brewery
Make Make
Make Make
Staggeringly Good
Staggeringly Good
Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Triple fff Brewing Company
Upham Brewery
Urban Island
Urban Island
Vibrant Forest Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bishops Waltham

TeamLeagueDivision
Silverlake Stadium
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Bishops Waltham

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Bishops Waltham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield—Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down—Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip—Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Binstead Airfield—Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield—Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip—Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield—Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome—Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield—Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield—Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield—Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip—Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome—Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip—Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield—Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome—Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip—Small Airport
Fairoaks Airport—Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip—Small Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hamilton House Airstrip—Small Airport
Harpsden Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Haw Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield—Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hill Top Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bishops Waltham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bishops Waltham Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bishops Waltham

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre
Complete Fertility Centre
Inclusion
Nayu Wellness Clinic
Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishops Waltham

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bishop's Waltham United Free Church
Bishops Waltham Christian Fellowship
Our Lady Queen of Apostles
Saint Peter
The King's 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 Bishops Waltham

What is the population of Bishops Waltham?

Bishops Waltham has a population of 6,275 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Bishops Waltham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,123, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $610,222 (116% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bishops Waltham?

Bishops Waltham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bishops Waltham?

Bishops Waltham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,118. There are 571 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bishops Waltham?

The median home value in Bishops Waltham is $610,222. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,453. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.

How are the schools in Bishops Waltham?

44.9% of adults in Bishops Waltham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 63.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bishops Waltham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bishops Waltham is 5.2% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability.

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