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Newton Ferrers, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Newton Ferrers is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,268. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,268 Population 31/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,070 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$493,894 home value, $1,227/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Newton Ferrers

Newton Ferrers

Newton Ferrers is a village and former manor, civil and ecclesiastical parish, now in the parish of Newton and Noss, in the South Hams district, in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on a creek of the River Yealm estuary, about 6 miles (10 km) south-east of the City of Plymouth. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. According to the United Kingdom Census 2011
the population of the village of Newton Ferrers was 1,268 and that of the electoral ward of Newton and Noss was 1,814.

People

Population1,268
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,070
Per Capita$49,070
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$493,894
Rent$1,227
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units507

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+56.8%

Community

Population1,268
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates50.3147°, -4.0392°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,070
Median Age51.4 years

About Newton Ferrers

Newton Ferrers is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,268. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Newton Ferrers has a population of 1,268 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,268
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
41.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Newton Ferrers vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Newton Ferrers is $49,070, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,070 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments. 33.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Newton Ferrers vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,070
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,070
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home33.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Newton Ferrers is $493,894, 75% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,227 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 507 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$493,894
75% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,227
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied28.0%
Housing Units507

Property Tax

Newton Ferrers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates50.3147°N, 4.0392°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 117 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 41 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 114 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 150 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 45 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 113 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 17 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 103 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 18 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 108 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 142 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 36 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 104 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 — 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Newton Ferrers has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.9%
18% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.8%
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density31/sq mi
Total Area41.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home33.1%

Schools in Newton Ferrers

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Newton Ferrers

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon — UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Newton Ferrers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
H. Elliott
Mayflower Museum
Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Plym Valley Railway
Saltash Heritage Museum
Tavistock Museum
The Box
The Box (St Luke's)

Libraries in Newton Ferrers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Charles Seale-Hayne Library0.0
Crownhill Library0.0
Devonport (St Aubyn) Library0.0
Efford Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Peverell Library0.0
Plymouth Proprietary Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Plymstock Library0.0
Plymstock School Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0
St Budeaux Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torpoint Library0.0
Tothill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newton Ferrers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plymouth City Market
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market
The Clipper
The House That Jack Built
The Plot

Restaurants in Newton Ferrers

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yealm Yacht Club

Cafes in Newton Ferrers

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Green

Breweries in Newton Ferrers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Noss Beer Works
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Summerskills Brewery
Summerskills Brewery
TQ Beerworks Ltd

Stadiums & Teams in Newton Ferrers

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Airports Near Newton Ferrers

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield—Small Airport
Bodmin Airfield—Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield—Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field—Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield—Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield—Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip—Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip—Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip—Small Airport
RAF Davidstow Moor—Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip—Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Newton Ferrers

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Newton Ferrers Post Office

Treatment Centers in Newton Ferrers

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newton Ferrers

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross
St Peter the Poor Fisherman
St Peter'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 Newton Ferrers

What is the population of Newton Ferrers?

Newton Ferrers has a population of 1,268 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Newton Ferrers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $493,894 (75% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Newton Ferrers?

Newton Ferrers has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.

How is the job market in Newton Ferrers?

Newton Ferrers has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newton Ferrers?

The median home value in Newton Ferrers is $493,894. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

How are the schools in Newton Ferrers?

39.9% of adults in Newton Ferrers hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Newton Ferrers?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Ferrers is 3.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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