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Bovington Camp, United Kingdom
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Bovington Camp is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,586. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bovington Camp
Bovington Camp is a British Army military base in Dorset, South West England. Together with Lulworth Camp it forms part of Bovington Garrison.
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| Population | 2,586 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6978°, -2.2351° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.9 inches (811 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Bovington Camp
Bovington Camp is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,586. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bovington Camp vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bovington Camp vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 235 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,034 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bovington Camp
Bovington Camp has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6978°N, 2.2351°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 | - | 58 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Bovington Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Bovington Camp
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School Dorset | - | - | - | - |
| Bovington Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bovington Camp
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Bovington Camp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Castletown D-Day Centre | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| Dorset Museum | ||||
| Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry | ||||
| Mill House Cider Museum | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Museum, Fossils & Local Finds | ||||
| Nothe Fort | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Portland Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| St Mary's Church | ||||
| Sturminster Museum | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| Terracotta Warriors Museum | ||||
| The Keep Military Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Tank Museum | ||||
| The Teddy Bear Museum | ||||
| The Tutankhamun Exhibition | ||||
| Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| Tyneham | ||||
| Tyneham School | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum | ||||
| Weymouth Museum | ||||
| Weymouth Museum |
Libraries in Bovington Camp
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossways Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littlemoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Puddletown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturminster Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tank Museum Library and Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weymouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wool Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bovington Camp
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Market | |||||
| Market Place |
Cafes in Bovington Camp
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bovington Camp
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bovington Camp
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bovington Camp
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bovington Camp
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bovington Camp
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bovington Camp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Brewing Company | ||||
| Dorset Piddle Brewery | ||||
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm |
Stadiums & Teams in Bovington Camp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bovington Camp
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Bovington Camp
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | 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 |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit 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 |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bovington Camp
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Reach West |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bovington Camp
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Michael | |
| St Nicholas, Moreton |
Quick Facts
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bovington Camp?
Bovington Camp has a population of 2,586 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 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Bovington Camp expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bovington Camp?
Bovington Camp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.
How is the job market in Bovington Camp?
Bovington Camp has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 235 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bovington Camp?
The median home value in Bovington Camp is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Bovington Camp?
50.0% of adults in Bovington Camp hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Bovington Camp?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.