Locking, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Locking is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,957. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°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 Locking
Locking pliers are pliers that can be locked into position, using a bistable cam action. Locking pliers are available with many different jaw styles, such as needle-nose pliers, wrenches, clamps and various shapes to fix metal parts for welding. They also come in many sizes.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,957 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3333°, -2.9139° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Locking
Locking is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,957. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 217.3 sq mi (562.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3333°N, 2.9139°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 | - | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°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 | 62°F (17°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 |
Locking 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 Locking
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Parklands Educate Together Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Winterstoke Hundred Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Locking
19 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 | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Locking
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Blaise Museum - Kingsweston Roman Villa | ||||
| Blaise Museum - Kingsweston Roman Villa | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Clevedon Pier Shop | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Lambretta Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Nether Stowey Library | ||||
| Newport Medieval Ship museum | ||||
| Oakham Treasures | ||||
| Oakham Treasures | ||||
| Oakham Treasures | ||||
| Oakham Treasures | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| Tredegar House Museum | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Weston Museum | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Locking
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Library & Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clevedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwtsh Arts Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cyncoed Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanedeyrn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nether Stowey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pill Library & Childrens' Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portishead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset County Council-Highways Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Splott Library (Old) | 0.0 | |||||
| STAR Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| STAR Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar House 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 |
Farmers Markets in Locking
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Market | |||||
| Waitrose Piazza |
Hotels in Locking
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Locking
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Locking
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Locking
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Locking
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Locking
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Locking
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Clevedon Micro Brewey | ||||
| Hog Brew |
Stadiums & Teams in Locking
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Indoor Athletics Centre |
Ski Resorts Near Locking
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Locking
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 |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore 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 |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross 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 |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | 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 |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Locking
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft House | ||
| Portbury Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Locking
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parish Church of St. Augustine |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Locking?
Locking has a population of 3,957 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 217.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Locking?
Locking has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.
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