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Pewsey, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Pewsey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,634. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,634 Population 3/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Pewsey

Pewsey

Pewsey is a village and civil parish at the centre of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire, about 6 miles (10 km) south of Marlborough and 71 miles (114 km) west-southwest of London. It is within reach of the M4 motorway and the A303 and is served by Pewsey railway station on the Reading to Taunton line.

People

Population3,634
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,201
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units1,454

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population3,634
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates51.3386°, -1.7655°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age44.7 years

About Pewsey

Pewsey is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,634. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Pewsey has a population of 3,634 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,634
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Pewsey vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Pewsey is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 331 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pewsey vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,020
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)331

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pewsey is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,454 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units1,454

Property Tax

Climate in Pewsey

Pewsey has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Pewsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.3386°N, 1.7655°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 134 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 137 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 135 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 105 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 89 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 111 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 88 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 117 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 - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Pewsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Schools in Pewsey

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Francis School - - - -
Pewsey Primary School - - - -
Pewsey Vale School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pewsey

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 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

Museums in Pewsey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Alexander Keiller Museum
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Army Flying Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Calne Heritage Centre
Chiseldon Museum
Crofton Pumping Station
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Market Lavington Museum
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Stonehenge Exhibitions
The Merchants House
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Pewsey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Hungerford Library0.0
Lambourn Library0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
Netheravon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Ramsbury Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pewsey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Restaurants in Pewsey

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tale of Spice

Cafes in Pewsey

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Garden Kitchen

Dentists in Pewsey

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pewsey Dental Practice
Vale Dental Practice

Train Stations in Pewsey

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pewsey

Gas Stations in Pewsey

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Gyms in Pewsey

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Value Community Campus

Breweries in Pewsey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dark Revolution
Hop Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Pewsey

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pewsey

4 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 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Pewsey

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-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
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pewsey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pewsey Post Office

Treatment Centers in Pewsey

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pewsey

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Holy Cross
Holy Family RC Church
Pewsey Methodist Church
St John the Baptist
St Peter
St Peter

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Pewsey

What is the population of Pewsey?

Pewsey has a population of 3,634 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Pewsey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pewsey?

Pewsey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pewsey?

Pewsey has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 331 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pewsey?

The median home value in Pewsey is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Pewsey?

34.2% of adults in Pewsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Pewsey?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pewsey is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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