Morchard Bishop, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Morchard Bishop is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,041. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,041 Population 2/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Morchard Bishop

Morchard Bishop

Morchard Bishop is a village and civil parish in Mid Devon in the English county of Devon. It has a population of 975, and contains a primary school, two churches, and a playing field with tennis court. Notable past residents include Ernest Bevin.

People

Population1,041
Density2/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population1,041
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates50.8542°, -3.7489°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morchard Bishop

Morchard Bishop is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,041. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Morchard Bishop experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area508.6 sq mi (1,317.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.8542°N, 3.7489°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 110 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 97 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 64 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 67 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 60 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 54 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 60 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 20 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 100 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 46 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 96 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 136 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 148 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 97 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 - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Morchard Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Morchard Bishop

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morchard Bishop

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon - UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Morchard Bishop

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Crediton Museum
Dulverton Heritage Centre
Exeter's Underground Passages
Finch Foundry (NT)
History Box
Kelly Mine
Motor Museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
South Molton Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

Libraries in Morchard Bishop

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bowring Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Dulverton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Library0.0
South Molton Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Morchard Bishop

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Exeter Farmers Market
South Molton Panier Market
Town Square

Train Stations in Morchard Bishop

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morchard Road

Breweries in Morchard Bishop

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Gray's Devon Cider
Hatherland Brewery
Sandford Orchards
Taw Valley Brewery
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Utopian Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Morchard Bishop

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Airports Near Morchard Bishop

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Morchard Bishop

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kennerleigh Post Office
Morchard Bishop Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morchard Bishop

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St John the Baptist
Hele Lane Methodist Church
St Mary the Virgin

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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What is the population of Morchard Bishop?

Morchard Bishop has a population of 1,041 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 508.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morchard Bishop?

Morchard Bishop has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches.

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