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East Stour, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

East Stour is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 573. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
573 Population 0/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,577 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population573
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,577
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$424,950
Rent$1,189
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units229

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.1%

Community

Population573
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates51.0076°, -2.2850°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$47,577
Median Age51.5 years

About East Stour

East Stour is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

East Stour has a population of 573 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 7.1% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

573
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
1,308.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

East Stour vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in East Stour is $47,577, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Stour vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,577
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,577
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in East Stour is $424,950, 51% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 229 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$424,950
51% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units229

Property Tax

East Stour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates51.0076°N, 2.2850°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 M4.5 127 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 135 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 137 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 149 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 147 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 85 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 83 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 49 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 84 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 102 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 136 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 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest

East Stour has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.1%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area1,308.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in East Stour

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham School
Wyke Primary School
Stower Provost Community School
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near East Stour

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Noods Radio MP3 192 kbps
Serenade Radio MP3 192 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
BFBS Blandford AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Salisbury Plain AAC+ 64 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Crystal Love Radio MP3 128 kbps
Forest FM MP3 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ninesprings MP3 256 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps

Museums in East Stour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Bruton Museum
Collonade
Frome Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Mere Museum
Roman Villa Museum
Royal Signals Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Villa Ventorum
Visit Hillbrush

Libraries in East Stour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blandford Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Lytchett Matravers Library0.0
Mere Library0.0
Milborne Port Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
The Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Stour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Place

Restaurants in East Stour

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gillingham Tandoori
Viceroy Indiam Restaurant

Cafes in East Stour

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Filling Station
Rose Cafe
The Old Brewery Cafe & Kitchen
The Railway Cafe

Dentists in East Stour

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

mydentist

Veterinaries in East Stour

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shreen Vets

Train Stations in East Stour

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gillingham

Gas Stations in East Stour

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Riverside Garage

Banks in East Stour

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in East Stour

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness By Design
The Threshold

Breweries in East Stour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dorset Piddle Brewery
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Ski Resorts Near East Stour

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 East Stour

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagber Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Batch End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)Small Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport
Edington Private AirstripSmall Airport
Garston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Godney AirstripSmall Airport
Great House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gutchpool Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halesland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Henstridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Hermitage AirstripSmall Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglesham Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kemeys Commander AirstripSmall Airport
Langley House AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in East Stour

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
High Street Post Office
Wyke Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Stour

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Christ Church
Gillingham Baptist Church
Gillingham Cemetery Chapel
Gillingham Community Church
Gillingham Methodist Church
St Benedict
St George's
St John the Baptist
St Mary
St Mary Magdalene
St Mary the Virgin
St Michael & All Angels

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 East Stour

What is the population of East Stour?

East Stour has a population of 573 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is East Stour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Stour?

East Stour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in East Stour?

East Stour has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Stour?

The median home value in East Stour is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in East Stour?

31.5% of adults in East Stour hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of East Stour?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Stour is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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