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Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom
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Bovey Tracey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,729. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey is a town and civil parish in Devon, England. It is located on the edge of Dartmoor, which gives rise to the slogan used on the town's boundary signs: The Gateway to the Moor. It is often known locally as Bovey. About 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Exeter, it lies on the A382 road, about halfway between Newton Abbot and Moretonhampstead. The village is at the centre of the electoral ward of Bovey. At the 2024 census, it had a population of 8,204, which was an increase on the 7,168 recorded in the 2011 census.
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| Population | 4,729 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5926°, -3.6754° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.8 inches (1,138 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,971 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,729. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bovey Tracey vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bovey Tracey vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,971 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,971 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 430 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $379,312 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,124 |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,892 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5926°N, 3.6754°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 | — | 49 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Bovey Tracey has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 274.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Bovey Tracey
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverton Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| Busy bee's Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| Bovey Tracey Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Hennock Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilsington Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Blackpool Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bovey Tracey
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Devon | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ocean City Radio | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mechanical Music Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drake UK | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Drake | hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Bovey Tracey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Brixham Battery | ||||
| Brixham Heritage Museum | ||||
| Budlake Old Post Office | ||||
| Church House | ||||
| Crediton Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exeter's Underground Passages | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Bovey Tracey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chagford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crediton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Luke's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bovey Tracey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Scala Hall | |||||
| Town Square |
Hotels in Bovey Tracey
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bovey Tracey
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bovey Tracey
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bovey Tracey
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bovey Tracey
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bovey Tracey
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bovey Tracey
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bovey Tracey
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bovey Tracey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Exe Valley Brewery | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Sandford Orchards | ||||
| Taw Valley Brewery | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| TQ Beerworks Ltd | ||||
| Utopian Brewing Company | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Bovey Tracey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bovey Tracey
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Mellion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bovey Tracey
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey Post Office | |
| Ilsington Post Office | |
| Lustleigh Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bovey Tracey
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bovey Tracey Methodist Church | |
| East Dartmoor Baptist Church | |
| Lustleigh Baptist Church | |
| Plymouth Brethren | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St John's Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Michael's Church | |
| St Peter, St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury | |
| The Holy Spirit |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey has a population of 4,729 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
Is Bovey Tracey expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,971, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,312 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.
How is the job market in Bovey Tracey?
Bovey Tracey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 430 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bovey Tracey?
The median home value in Bovey Tracey is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.
How are the schools in Bovey Tracey?
32.8% of adults in Bovey Tracey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Bovey Tracey?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bovey Tracey is 2.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.