Ludgershall, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ludgershall is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,477. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 51°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 Ludgershall
Ludgershall is a town and civil parish 16 miles (26 km) north east of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It is on the A342 road between Devizes and Andover. The parish includes Faberstown which is contiguous with Ludgershall, and the hamlet of Biddesden which lies 2 miles (3.2 km) to the east, on the border with Hampshire.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,477 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2556°, -1.6222° |
| 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 | 36.6 inches (929 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Ludgershall
Ludgershall is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,477. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 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 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2556°N, 1.6222°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 | - | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Ludgershall has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Ludgershall
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ludgershall Castle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ludgershall
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in Ludgershall
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldbourne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Alexander Keiller Museum | ||||
| Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Amesbury History Centre | ||||
| Andover Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Army Flying Museum | ||||
| Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum | ||||
| Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | ||||
| Crofton Pumping Station | ||||
| Museum of the Iron Age | ||||
| Pewsey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ray Popes' Photo Musuem | ||||
| Salisbury Museum | ||||
| Stonehenge Exhibitions | ||||
| The Merchants House | ||||
| The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum | ||||
| The Rifles Museum |
Libraries in Ludgershall
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hungerford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marlborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netheravon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pewsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salisbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Museum Library and Archives | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Ludgershall
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ludgershall
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ludgershall
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ludgershall
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ludgershall
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revolution | ||||
| INNformal |
Stadiums & Teams in Ludgershall
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ludgershall
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ludgershall
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ludgershall
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ludgershall Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ludgershall
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St James | |
| St Nicholas |
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 Ludgershall?
Ludgershall has a population of 5,477 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ludgershall?
Ludgershall 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. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
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