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Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
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Buckfastleigh is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,631. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is a market town and civil parish in the Teignbridge district, in Devon, England situated beside the Devon Expressway (A38) at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. For ecclesiastical purposes, lies within the Totnes Deanery. It is 18 miles east-northeast of Plymouth, 20 miles southwest of Exeter and has a population of 3,661. It is a centre of tourism and is home to Buckfast Abbey, the South Devon Railway, the Buckfastleigh Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary, the Tomb of Squire Richard Cabell and The Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre. With 13 letters, Buckfastleigh is one of the longest place names in England with no repeated letters, tied with Buslingthorpe, Leeds and Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, but exceeded by Bricklehampton in Worcestershire with 14 letters.
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| Population | 3,631 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4813°, -3.7791° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,971 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,631. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Buckfastleigh vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Buckfastleigh 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) | 330 |
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 | 1,452 |
Property Tax
Climate in Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4813°N, 3.7791°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 | — | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Buckfastleigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 467.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Buckfastleigh
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast | — | — | — | — |
| Buckfastleigh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Buckfastleigh
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Devon | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ocean City Radio | various | MP3 192 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 | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Buckfastleigh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Church House | ||||
| Cookworthy Museum | ||||
| Dartmoor Prison Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Finch Foundry (NT) | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum | ||||
| Salcombe Maritime Museum | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Buckfastleigh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chagford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliff House | 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 | |||||
| Princetown Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buckfastleigh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Stokeley Farm Shop |
Hotels in Buckfastleigh
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buckfastleigh
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buckfastleigh
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Buckfastleigh
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buckfastleigh
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buckfastleigh
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Buckfastleigh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Dartmoor Brewery | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Noss Beer Works | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Salcombe Brewery | ||||
| South Hams Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| TQ Beerworks Ltd | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Buckfastleigh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buckfastleigh
25 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 |
| 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 |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | 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 Buckfastleigh
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckfast Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buckfastleigh
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbey Church of St Mary | |
| Buckfast Abbey | |
| Buckfast Methodist Chapel | |
| Christian Community | |
| Church of the Christian Community | |
| Holy Trinity (destroyed 1992) | |
| Scorriton Methodist Church | |
| St George Martyr's Church | |
| St Luke's Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St. Benedicts |
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What is the population of Buckfastleigh?
Buckfastleigh has a population of 3,631 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 467.2 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 Buckfastleigh 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 Buckfastleigh?
Buckfastleigh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.
How is the job market in Buckfastleigh?
Buckfastleigh 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 330 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Buckfastleigh?
The median home value in Buckfastleigh is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.
How are the schools in Buckfastleigh?
32.8% of adults in Buckfastleigh 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 Buckfastleigh?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Buckfastleigh 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.