Bishopstone, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bishopstone is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 678. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

678 Population 78/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population678
Density78/mi²
Veterans5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population678
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates51.5513°, -1.6470°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (929 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Bishopstone

Bishopstone is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 678. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 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 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Bishopstone

Bishopstone has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 76.9
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 53.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 55.6
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 55.7
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 61.2
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 66.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 54.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 86.5
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 83.2
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 79.0
Bishopstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates51.5513°N, 1.6470°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 113 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 125 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 134 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 81 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 106 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 144 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 108 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Bishopstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bishopstone

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bishopstone

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Bishopstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Alexander Keiller Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Chiseldon Museum
Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Crofton Pumping Station
History Hut
Lydiard House
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Swinford Museum
The Merchants House
The Sack House
The Witney & District Museum
Tom Brown's School Museum
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre
Witney Blanket Hall

Libraries in Bishopstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Bampton Library0.0
Carterton Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Fairford Library0.0
Faringdon Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Hungerford Library0.0
Lambourn Library0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
Liden Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Ramsbury Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Wantage Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Witney Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bishopstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square
The Village Market & Cafe
Wantage Town Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets
Witney Car Boot Sale

Breweries in Bishopstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Hop Kettle Brewing Company
INNformal
Wychwood Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bishopstone

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bishopstone

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bishopstone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bishopstone

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishopstone

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary
St Swithun'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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What is the population of Bishopstone?

Bishopstone has a population of 678 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bishopstone?

Bishopstone 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. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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