Moretonhampstead, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Moretonhampstead is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,729. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°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 Moretonhampstead
Moretonhampstead is a market town, parish and ancient manor in Devon, situated on the north-eastern edge of Dartmoor, within the Dartmoor National Park. The parish now includes the hamlet Doccombe, and it is surrounded clockwise from the north by the parishes Drewsteignton, Dunsford, Bridford, Bovey Tracey, Lustleigh, North Bovey and Chagford.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,729 |
| Population Density | 148 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6608°, -3.7650° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.8 inches (1,138 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moretonhampstead
Moretonhampstead is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,729. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet (202 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6608°N, 3.7650°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 | - | 57 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Moretonhampstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Moretonhampstead
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Deer School | - | - | - | - |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moretonhampstead
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 Moretonhampstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Church House | ||||
| Crediton Museum | ||||
| Dartmoor Prison Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exeter's Underground Passages | ||||
| Finch Foundry (NT) | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Museum Of Dartmoor Life | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| The Arthur Westlake Museum | ||||
| The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Moretonhampstead
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chagford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crediton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Okehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Princetown Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Luke's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moretonhampstead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Town Square |
Hotels in Moretonhampstead
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Moretonhampstead
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Moretonhampstead
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Moretonhampstead
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Moretonhampstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Dartmoor Brewery | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Sandford Orchards | ||||
| Taw Valley Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| TQ Beerworks Ltd | ||||
| Utopian Brewing Company | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Moretonhampstead
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Moretonhampstead
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium 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 |
| 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 |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | 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 Moretonhampstead
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Manaton Post Office | |
| Moretonhampstead Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moretonhampstead
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Doccombe Mission Chapel | |
| St Andrew's Church | |
| St John The Baptist | |
| St Winifred's Church |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Moretonhampstead?
Moretonhampstead has a population of 1,729 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moretonhampstead?
Moretonhampstead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.
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