Old Sarum, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Old Sarum is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 987. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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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People
Climate
| Population | 987 |
| Population Density | 226 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1017°, -1.7853° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
About Old Sarum
Old Sarum is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 987. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1017°N, 1.7853°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 | - | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Old Sarum has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Old Sarum
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gomeldon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Sarum Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greentrees Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greentrees Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Old Sarum
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Winchester Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Old Sarum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Amesbury History Centre | ||||
| Army Flying Museum | ||||
| Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | ||||
| Breamore House and Countryside Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Fordingbridge Museum | ||||
| Market Lavington Museum | ||||
| New Forest Museum | ||||
| Pewsey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Rockbourne Roman Villa | ||||
| Salisbury Museum | ||||
| Stonehenge Exhibitions | ||||
| The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum | ||||
| The Rifles Museum | ||||
| Wiltshire Heritage Museum | ||||
| Wiltshire Museum |
Libraries in Old Sarum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devizes Community Hub & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fordingbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netheravon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pewsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salisbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Old Sarum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planks Farm Shop |
Hotels in Old Sarum
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Old Sarum
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Old Sarum
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Old Sarum
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Old Sarum
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Old Sarum
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Old Sarum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revolution | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Old Sarum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Old Sarum
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Old Sarum
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Old Sarum
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopdown Evangelical Church | |
| Bourne Valley Methodist Church | |
| St Lawrence Church Stratford sub Castle | |
| St Mary | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Old Sarum?
Old Sarum has a population of 987 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Old Sarum?
Old Sarum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
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