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North Petherton, United Kingdom
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North Petherton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,142. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About North Petherton
North Petherton is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the eastern foothills of the Quantocks, and close to the edge of the Somerset Levels.
The town has a population of 6,730 as of 2014. The parish includes Hamp, Melcombe, Shearston, Woolmersdon and Huntworth.
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| Population | 3,142 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0924°, -3.0155° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About North Petherton
North Petherton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,142. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
North Petherton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: North Petherton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 286 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,257 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0924°N, 3.0155°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 | — | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
North Petherton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in North Petherton
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Enmore Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| North Newton Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Petherton Park School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near North Petherton
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in North Petherton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Mill | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dunkeswell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Nether Stowey Library | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Mill House | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in North Petherton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nether Stowey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset County Council-Highways Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in North Petherton
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in North Petherton
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in North Petherton
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in North Petherton
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in North Petherton
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in North Petherton
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in North Petherton
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in North Petherton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Otter Brewery | ||||
| Quantock Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in North Petherton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near North Petherton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near North Petherton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | — | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oldbury on Severn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in North Petherton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| North Petherton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in North Petherton
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Non-conformist and Anglican Mortuary Chapel | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin | |
| St Edward the Martyr's Church | |
| St Michael Church | |
| St Michael's Church | |
| St Peter | |
| St. Giles Church |
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What is the population of North Petherton?
North Petherton has a population of 3,142 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is North Petherton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in North Petherton?
North Petherton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in North Petherton?
North Petherton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 286 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in North Petherton?
The median home value in North Petherton is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in North Petherton?
50.0% of adults in North Petherton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of North Petherton?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.