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Brixham, United Kingdom
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Brixham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,693. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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BCommunity
| Population | 16,693 |
| Population Density | 338 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3943°, -3.5159° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.3 inches (947 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,536 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Brixham
Brixham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,693. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brixham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Brixham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,536 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,536 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $818 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,519 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $297,740 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,063 |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Housing Units | 6,677 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brixham
Brixham has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3943°N, 3.5159°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 | — | 38 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Brixham has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Total Area | 49.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
Schools in Brixham
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield - Chestnut Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Brixham College | — | — | — | — |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Furzeham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Grenville House | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Brixham
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brixham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Brixham Battery | ||||
| Brixham Heritage Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Brixham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brixham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Scala Hall | |||||
| Stokeley Farm Shop |
Hotels in Brixham
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brixham
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brixham
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brixham
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brixham
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brixham
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brixham
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brixham
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brixham
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brixham
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Brixham
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brixham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| South Hams Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Brixham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Brixham
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel 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 |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brixham
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brixham Post Office | |
| Cambridge Road Post Office & Convenience Store | |
| Galmpton Post Office | |
| St Mary's Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brixham
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Brixham Baptist Church | |
| Brixham United Reformed Church | |
| Chapel of the Good Shepherd | |
| Flavel Chapel | |
| Fore Street Methodist Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St. Mary the Virgin |
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What is the population of Brixham?
Brixham has a population of 16,693 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 338 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Brixham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,536, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $297,740 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Brixham?
Brixham 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 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.
How is the job market in Brixham?
The unemployment rate in Brixham is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $818. There are 1,519 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Brixham?
The median home value in Brixham is $297,740. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,063. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.
How are the schools in Brixham?
25.3% of adults in Brixham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Brixham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brixham is 3.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 96.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.