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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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Newton Abbot is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 36,474. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 36,474 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5286°, -3.6119° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.3 inches (947 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,971 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 36,474. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Newton Abbot vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Newton Abbot vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,971 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,971 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,319 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 72.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.4% |
| Housing Units | 14,590 |
Property Tax
Climate in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5286°N, 3.6119°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 | — | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Newton Abbot has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Total Area | 274.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Newton Abbot
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit | — | — | — | — |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coombeshead Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Decoy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Haytor View Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| South Devon UTC | — | — | — | — |
| Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glendinning Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Fieldstone School | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Abbot College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Newton Abbot
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Newton Abbot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Brixham Battery | ||||
| Brixham Heritage Museum | ||||
| Church House | ||||
| Cookworthy Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exeter's Underground Passages | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings |
Libraries in Newton Abbot
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chagford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Luke's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Newton Abbot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Scala Hall |
Restaurants in Newton Abbot
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Newton Abbot
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Newton Abbot
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Newton Abbot
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Newton Abbot
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Newton Abbot
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Newton Abbot
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Newton Abbot
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Newton Abbot
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Newton Abbot
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Newton Abbot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Brewhouse | ||||
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| Salcombe Brewery | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| TQ Beerworks Ltd | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Newton Abbot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Newton Abbot
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | 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 |
| Curry Rivel 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 |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Mellion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Newton Abbot
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckland Post Office | |
| Newton Abbot Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Newton Abbot
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Keyberry Park Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Shaldon Road Methodist Church | |
| St Joseph's | |
| St Lukes | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Pauls | |
| St Peter & St Paul | |
| The Avenue Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Puritan's Pit - Garden of Remembrance | |
| The Salvation Army - Newton Abbot | |
| Wolborough (St Mary's) Church |
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What is the population of Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot has a population of 36,474 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 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 Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.
How is the job market in Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot 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 3,319 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Newton Abbot?
The median home value in Newton Abbot is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.
How are the schools in Newton Abbot?
32.8% of adults in Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Abbot 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.