Highbridge, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Highbridge is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,986. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 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 (32 km) northeast of Taunton and 7 miles (11 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.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,986 |
| 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) |
About Highbridge
Highbridge is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,986. 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.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| 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").
Schools in Highbridge
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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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. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
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