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Plympton, United Kingdom
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Plympton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,892. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 8,892 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3907°, -4.0602° |
| 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 | 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,686 |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
About Plympton
Plympton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,892. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 41.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Plympton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Plympton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,686 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,686 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 809 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $269,232 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,557 |
Property Tax
Climate in Plympton
Plympton has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3907°N, 4.0602°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 | — | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Plympton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.5% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Total Area | 41.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
Schools in Plympton
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sherford Vale School & Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Woodford Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hele's School | — | — | — | — |
| Boringdon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tor Bridge High | — | — | — | — |
| Leigham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cann Bridge School | — | — | — | — |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Longcause Community Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Thornbury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Austin Farm Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Old Priory Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sparkwell All Saints Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Widewell Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glen Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Plympton
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Devon | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ocean City Radio | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Newquay | — | MP3 128 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 Plympton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church House | ||||
| 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 Plympton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charles Seale-Hayne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crownhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devonport (St Aubyn) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Efford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernesettle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernesettle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Estover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Estover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peverell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymouth Proprietary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plympton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plymstock School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Princetown Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Budeaux Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tavistock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torpoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tothill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plympton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth City Market | |||||
| Tavistock Livestock Market | |||||
| Tavistock Pannier Market | |||||
| The Clipper | |||||
| The House That Jack Built | |||||
| The Plot |
Hotels in Plympton
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Plympton
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Plympton
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Plympton
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Plympton
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Plympton
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Plympton
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Plympton
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Plympton
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Plympton
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Plympton
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Plympton
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Plympton
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Plympton
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plympton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plympton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plympton
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium 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 |
| Roche Barton Farm Airstrip | — | 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 Plympton
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chaddlewood Post Office | |
| Estover Post Office | |
| Glenholt Post Office | |
| Marsh Mills Post Office | |
| Mobile Post Office | |
| One Stop | |
| Pike Road Post Office | |
| Plympton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Plympton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plympton
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Colebrook Methodist Church | |
| Derriford Church | |
| Hospital Chapel | |
| Living Well Church | |
| St Anne | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Maurice's Church | |
| St. Mary and St. George | |
| The Worship Centre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Plympton?
Plympton has a population of 8,892 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Plympton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,686, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $269,232 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Plympton?
Plympton 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 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.
How is the job market in Plympton?
The unemployment rate in Plympton is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 809 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Plympton?
The median home value in Plympton is $269,232. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.
How are the schools in Plympton?
27.5% of adults in Plympton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Plympton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Plympton is 5% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability.