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Highbridge, United Kingdom
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Highbridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,606. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Highbridge
Highbridge is a historic market town on the edge of the Somerset Levels near the mouth of the River Brue in the county of Somerset, England. It is 20 miles (32Â km) northeast of Taunton and 7 miles (11Â km) north of Bridgwater. Highbridge closely neighbours Burnham-on-Sea, forming part of the combined parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and shares a town council with the resort town. The 2001 Census recorded Highbridge's population as 5,986. In the 2011 Census the population of the town was included in the ward of Highbridge and Burnham Marine, which totalled 7,555.
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| Population | 4,606 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2167°, -2.9833° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Highbridge
Highbridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,606. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Highbridge vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Highbridge vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 419 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,842 |
Property Tax
Climate in Highbridge
Highbridge 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 989 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2167°N, 2.9833°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 | - | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Highbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Highbridge
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Alfred School | - | - | - | - |
| Churchfield Church School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Highbridge
20 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 | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Highbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Mill | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Clevedon Pier Shop | ||||
| Cosmeston Medieval Village | ||||
| Cosmeston Medieval Village | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Lambretta Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Nether Stowey Library | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| Techniquest | ||||
| Techniquest | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Mill House | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Weston Museum | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Highbridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clevedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinas Powys Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinas Powys Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nether Stowey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penarth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset County Council-Highways Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sully & Lavernock Community Library Trust | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston-super-Mare Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worle Childrens Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Xenia | 0.0 | |||||
| Yatton Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Highbridge
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Highbridge
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Highbridge
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Highbridge
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Highbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Clevedon Micro Brewey | ||||
| Quantock Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Highbridge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Highbridge
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Highbridge
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Highbridge
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gospel Centre | |
| Hope Baptist Church | |
| St John the Evangelist |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Highbridge?
Highbridge has a population of 4,606 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Highbridge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Highbridge?
Highbridge 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 Highbridge?
Highbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 419 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Highbridge?
The median home value in Highbridge is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Highbridge?
50.0% of adults in Highbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Highbridge?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.