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Moretonhampstead, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Moretonhampstead is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,339. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,339 Population 114/sq mi density
663 ft Elevation 202 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,971 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,971 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$379,312 home value, $1,124/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Moretonhampstead

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

Population1,339
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,971
Per Capita$44,971
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$379,312
Rent$1,124
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units536

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+50.2%

Community

Population1,339
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Coordinates50.6608°, -3.7650°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,138 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,971
Median Age49.7 years

About Moretonhampstead

Moretonhampstead is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,339. 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.

Moretonhampstead has a population of 1,339 with a density of 114 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,339
Total Population
114
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
11.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Moretonhampstead vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Moretonhampstead is $44,971, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,971 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Moretonhampstead vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,971
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,971
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Moretonhampstead is $379,312, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,124 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 536 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,312
35% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,124
3% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units536

Property Tax

Moretonhampstead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates50.6608°N, 3.7650°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.5 132 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 118 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 83 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 75 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 73 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 112 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 35 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 29 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 134 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 116 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 56 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 113 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 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.2%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density114/sq mi
Total Area11.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Moretonhampstead

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Running Deer School
Moretonhampstead Primary School
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moretonhampstead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Exeter Farmers Market
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Town Square

Hotels in Moretonhampstead

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bovey Castle
The White Hart Hotel

Cafes in Moretonhampstead

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Cafe
Central Stores Cafe
The Gateway Restaurant

Veterinaries in Moretonhampstead

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moorgate Veterinary Group

Golf Courses in Moretonhampstead

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bovey Castle Golf Course

Breweries in Moretonhampstead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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

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Airports Near Moretonhampstead

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St AthanMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moretonhampstead

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Manaton Post Office
Moretonhampstead Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moretonhampstead

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Doccombe Mission Chapel
St Andrew's Church
St John The Baptist
St Winifred's Church

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 Moretonhampstead

What is the population of Moretonhampstead?

Moretonhampstead has a population of 1,339 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Moretonhampstead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,971, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,312 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.

How is the job market in Moretonhampstead?

Moretonhampstead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moretonhampstead?

The median home value in Moretonhampstead is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

How are the schools in Moretonhampstead?

32.8% of adults in Moretonhampstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Moretonhampstead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Moretonhampstead is 2.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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