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Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Budleigh Salterton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,185. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,185 Population 3,086/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,910 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,910 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$447,194 home value, $1,273/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton, commonly known locally as "Budleigh", is a seaside town on the coast in East Devon, England, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south-east of Exeter and 8 miles (13 km) east of Exmouth. The town had a population of 5,240 at the 2021 census.

People

Population5,185
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density3,086/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,910
Per Capita$50,910
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$447,194
Rent$1,273
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units2,074

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+50.9%

Community

Population5,185
Population Density3,086 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates50.6298°, -3.3218°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,910
Median Age50.9 years

About Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,185. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,185 with a density of 3,086 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,185
Total Population
3,086
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above United Kingdom avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Budleigh Salterton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Budleigh Salterton is $50,910, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,910 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 472 business establishments. 29.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Budleigh Salterton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,910
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,910
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)472

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Budleigh Salterton is $447,194, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,273 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,074 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$447,194
59% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,273
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units2,074

Property Tax

Budleigh Salterton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density3,086/sq mi
Coordinates50.6298°N, 3.3218°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 135 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 127 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 101 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 56 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 106 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 131 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 56 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 34 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 19 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 127 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Budleigh Salterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.0").

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33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.8%
0% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,086/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Schools in Budleigh Salterton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forest School — — — —
St Peter's Church of England Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Budleigh Salterton

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore 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
Abbey104 — MP3 256 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Budleigh Salterton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
Museum of Contemporary Art
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Budleigh Salterton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Brixham Library0.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Cullompton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Budleigh Salterton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Exeter Farmers Market
Indoor market
Scala Hall
Sidmouth Market

Restaurants in Budleigh Salterton

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marco's Italian Restaurant
Taj Mahal

Cafes in Budleigh Salterton

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brook Kitchen
Budleigh Village Emporium
Oak Barn Furnishings and Cafe
OB's Cafe
Rockfish Seafood Café
Shaldon Bakery
Tea & Tittle Tattle
The Cosy Teapot
The Dolphin
Wesley’s at Budleigh

Theatres in Budleigh Salterton

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salterton Playhouse

Dentists in Budleigh Salterton

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1209003455
GB #409013383

Veterinaries in Budleigh Salterton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corner House Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Budleigh Salterton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pace

Golf Courses in Budleigh Salterton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Devon Golf Club

Breweries in Budleigh Salterton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Exe Valley Brewery
Otter Brewery
Platform 5 Brewing
Powderkeg Brewery
Teignmouth Brewery
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom

Stadiums & Teams in Budleigh Salterton

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Airports Near Budleigh Salterton

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield—Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield—Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip—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
Godney Airstrip—Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field—Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip—Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip—Small Airport
Langport Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip—Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip—Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip—Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip—Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)—Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome—Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field—Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield—Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)—Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield—Small Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Budleigh Salterton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Budleigh Salterton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Budleigh Salterton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church on the Green
Ebenezer Chapel
St Peter
Temple Methodist Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Budleigh Salterton

What is the population of Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,185 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,086 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Budleigh Salterton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,910, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $447,194 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,273 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton 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 62°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 472 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Budleigh Salterton?

The median home value in Budleigh Salterton is $447,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

How are the schools in Budleigh Salterton?

33.8% of adults in Budleigh Salterton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Budleigh Salterton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Budleigh Salterton is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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