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Ilchester, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ilchester is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,153. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ilchester
Ilchester is a village and civil parish, situated on the River Yeo or Ivel, five miles north of Yeovil, in the English county of Somerset. Originally a Roman town, and later a market town, Ilchester has a rich medieval history and was a notable settlement in the county; around the 12th and 13th centuries it was effectively the county town. It had, however, declined in size and importance by the beginning of the 18th century, and the last markets were held in 1833. In 1889 the historic corporation that had governed the town was dissolved.
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| Population | 2,153 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0059°, -2.6798° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Ilchester
Ilchester is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,153. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ilchester vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ilchester vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 196 |
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 | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 861 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0059°N, 2.6798°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 | - | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Ilchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") 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 | 1/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 Ilchester
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilchester Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilchester Infants School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ilchester
21 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 | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Ilchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Bruton Museum | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Collonade | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Roman Villa Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Museum | ||||
| Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| Villa Ventorum | ||||
| Wells Museum |
Libraries in Ilchester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milborne Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ilchester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Market [We & Sa] |
Hotels in Ilchester
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ilchester
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ilchester
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ilchester
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ilchester
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ilchester
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ilchester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ilchester
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 Ilchester
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 |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | 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 |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe 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 |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ilchester
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ilchester Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilchester
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Church of St Andrew | |
| St Bartholomew Yeovilton | |
| St Cleers Chapel | |
| St Mary Major | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Peter | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ilchester?
Ilchester has a population of 2,153 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ilchester expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ilchester?
Ilchester 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 Ilchester?
Ilchester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 196 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ilchester?
The median home value in Ilchester is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Ilchester?
50.0% of adults in Ilchester 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 Ilchester?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.