Honiton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Honiton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,483. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Honiton
Honiton is a market town and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to the River Otter, 17 miles (27Â km) north east of Exeter in the county of Devon. Honiton has a population estimated at 12,154.
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| Population | 11,483 |
| Population Density | 2,348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7996°, -3.1890° |
| 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 | $50,910 |
| Median Age | 50.9 years |
About Honiton
Honiton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,483. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 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
Honiton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Honiton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,910 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,045 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 73.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Housing Units | 4,593 |
Property Tax
Climate in Honiton
Honiton has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 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 | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7996°N, 3.1890°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 | - | 36 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Honiton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,348/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Schools in Honiton
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Honiton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Honiton Community College | - | - | - | - |
| Awliscombe Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Farway Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Offwell Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Honiton
8 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 |
Museums in Honiton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows Museum | ||||
| Axe Valley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Coldharbour Woolen Museum | ||||
| Colyton Heritage Centre | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Dunkeswell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| Motoring Memories | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Sidmouth Museum | ||||
| Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre | ||||
| Whimple Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Honiton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colyton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cullompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honiton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottery St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uffculme Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wiveliscombe Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Honiton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Sidmouth Market |
Hotels in Honiton
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Honiton
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Honiton
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Honiton
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Honiton
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Honiton
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Honiton
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Honiton
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Honiton
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Honiton
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Honiton
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Honiton
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Honiton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Vale Brewery | ||||
| Cotleigh Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Exmoor Ales | ||||
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Otter Brewery | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| The Bear Inn |
Stadiums & Teams in Honiton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Honiton
45 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 |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Honiton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Honiton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Honiton
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Family | |
| Farway Methodist Church | |
| Honiton Evangelical Congregational Church | |
| Meadow View Chapel | |
| St Cuthbert | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary & St Giles | |
| St Michael | |
| St Michael and All Angels' Church | |
| St Michael's | |
| St Michael's & All Angels | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Paul's |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Honiton?
Honiton has a population of 11,483 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,348 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 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 Honiton 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 Honiton?
Honiton 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 Honiton?
Honiton 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 1,045 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Honiton?
The median home value in Honiton is $447,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.
How are the schools in Honiton?
33.8% of adults in Honiton 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 Honiton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Honiton 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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