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Lostwithiel, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lostwithiel is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,659. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,659 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population2,659
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units1,064

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population2,659
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates50.4078°, -4.6702°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,659. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lostwithiel has a population of 2,659 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,659
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
3,058.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Lostwithiel vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Lostwithiel is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 242 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lostwithiel vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lostwithiel is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,064 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units1,064

Property Tax

Lostwithiel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.4078°N, 4.6702°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 85 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 65 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 141 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 141 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 78 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 100 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 85 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 143 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 57 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 78 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 43 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 87 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 97 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 69 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Lostwithiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area3,058.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Lostwithiel

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Red Moor School
St Winnow CofE School
Lostwithiel School
Lerryn CofE Primary School
Lanlivery Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Lostwithiel

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Newquay MP3 128 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in Lostwithiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
Cornwall at War Museum
Davidstow Creamery Museum
Discovering42
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Fowey Town Museum
Heritage Centre
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
Liskeard and District Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
Mevagissey Museum
Minions Heritage Centre
Museum of Cycling
Old Guild Hall
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing
Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend
RAF Davidstow Moor Memorial Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
The Core
Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Libraries in Lostwithiel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
Camelford Library0.0
liskeard Library0.0
Looe Library & Community Hub0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0
St Austell Library0.0
Wadebridge Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lostwithiel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Par Market

Hotels in Lostwithiel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restormel Lodge Hotel

Restaurants in Lostwithiel

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asquiths Restaurant
Moonlight Tandoori Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Lostwithiel

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angie's Tea Van
Buffet
Community Cafe by Kernow Forno
Duchy Coffee Shop
The Mess Hall

Monuments in Lostwithiel

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Obelisk

Castles in Lostwithiel

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restormel Castle

Dentists in Lostwithiel

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lostwithiel Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Lostwithiel

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pelyn Veterinary Group

Train Stations in Lostwithiel

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodmin Parkway
Lostwithiel

Golf Courses in Lostwithiel

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gillyflower Golf

Breweries in Lostwithiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bluntrock Brewery & Taproom
Castle Brewery
Cornish Orchards
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Gould Ciders & Perries
Harbour Brewing Co
Haye Farm Cider
Haywood Farm Cider
St Austell Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co
Tintagel Brewery
Tremethick Brewery

Airports Near Lostwithiel

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS CuldroseMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnallack AirstripSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Perranporth AirfieldSmall Airport
Polpidnick Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Porthtowan AirfieldSmall Airport
Predannack AirfieldSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Roche Barton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Truro AerodromeSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lostwithiel

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lerryn Post Office
Lostwithiel Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lostwithiel

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boconnoc Church
St Bartholomew
St Brevita, Lanlivery
St Nectan
St Winnow

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lostwithiel

What is the population of Lostwithiel?

Lostwithiel has a population of 2,659 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Lostwithiel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lostwithiel?

Lostwithiel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in Lostwithiel?

Lostwithiel has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 242 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lostwithiel?

The median home value in Lostwithiel is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Lostwithiel?

30.6% of adults in Lostwithiel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Lostwithiel?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lostwithiel is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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