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Hemyock, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Hemyock is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,519. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,519 Population 212/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,982 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,982 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$385,724 home value, $1,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Hemyock

Hemyock

Hemyock is a village and civil parish in Devon, England. It is about 8 miles north-west of Honiton and 5 miles (8 km) south of the Somerset town Wellington. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 1,519. Hemyock is part of the electoral ward of Upper Culm. The population of this ward at the above census was 4,039. The River Culm flows through Hemyock. Hemyock is the former home of the St Ivel dairy processing plant, where the butter-spreads St Ivel Gold and Utterly Butterly were produced before being moved to a factory in the north of England.

People

Population1,519
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,982
Per Capita$46,982
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$385,724
Rent$1,175
Ownership68.7%
Housing Units608

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.7%

Community

Population1,519
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates50.9123°, -3.2281°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (973 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$46,982
Median Age46.8 years

About Hemyock

Hemyock is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,519. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hemyock has a population of 1,519 with a density of 212 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 5.2% of the population are veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,519
Total Population
212
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Hemyock vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hemyock is $46,982, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,982 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $904, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments. 29.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hemyock vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,982
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,982
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.9%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home29.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hemyock is $385,724, 37% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 608 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$385,724
37% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,175
1% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.7%
Owner-Occupied68.7%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units608

Property Tax

Hemyock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates50.9123°N, 3.2281°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.5 105 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 100 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 82 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 26 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 26 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 44 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 71 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 74 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 26 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 18 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 51 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 147 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 80 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 103 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 - 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Hemyock has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (2.6").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.7%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density212/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.9%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home29.7%

Schools in Hemyock

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hemyock Primary School - - - -
Churchstanton Primary School - - - -
Otterhead Forest School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hemyock

10 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
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hemyock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axminster Museum
Bishops Lydeard Mill
Brick & Tile Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Coldharbour Woolen Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
County Classics Motor Museum
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard
Motoring Memories
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Somerset
Nether Stowey Library
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum
Somerset Military Museum
The Admiral Blake Museum
The Mill House
Topsham Museum
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Hemyock

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Bishops Lydeard Library0.0
Bridgwater Library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Cullompton Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Nether Stowey Library0.0
North Petherton Community Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
Taunton Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Uffculme Public Library0.0
Wellington Library0.0
Williton Library0.0
Wiveliscombe Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hemyock

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Sidmouth Market

Monuments in Hemyock

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)
Wellington Monument

Castles in Hemyock

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hemyock Castle

Clinics in Hemyock

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #224896146

Breweries in Hemyock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Cotleigh Brewery
Exe Valley Brewery
Exmoor Ales
Haye Farm Brewery
Otter Brewery
Powderkeg Brewery
Quantock Brewery
The Bear Inn

Stadiums & Teams in Hemyock

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hemyock

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium 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
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell 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
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm 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
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oldbury on Severn Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Upfield Farm 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 Hemyock

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Churchinford Post Office
Hemyock Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hemyock

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St Leonard
Hemyock Baptist Church
Holy Trinity
Rosemary Lane Chapel
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
St Andrew's
St Mary's Church, Culm Davy
St Marys Church

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 Hemyock

What is the population of Hemyock?

Hemyock has a population of 1,519 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Hemyock expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,982, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $385,724 (37% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hemyock?

Hemyock has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hemyock?

Hemyock has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hemyock?

The median home value in Hemyock is $385,724. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,175. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.

How are the schools in Hemyock?

30.7% of adults in Hemyock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hemyock?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hemyock is 3.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 4.8% of residents have a disability.

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