Plymstock, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Plymstock is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,103. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,103 Population 587/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population24,103
Density587/mi²
Veterans8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population24,103
Population Density587 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates50.3600°, -4.0905°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plymstock

Plymstock is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,103. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 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.

Climate in Plymstock

Plymstock 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 81.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 85.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 84.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 110.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.8
Plymstock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²)
Population Density587/sq mi
Coordinates50.3600°N, 4.0905°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M4.1 119 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 82 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 114 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 46 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 115 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 23 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 21 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 102 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 138 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 35 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 105 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 - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Plymstock 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").

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Schools in Plymstock

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coombe Dean School - - - -
Goosewell Primary Academy - - - -
Elburton Primary School - - - -
Hooe Primary Academy - - - -
Oreston Community Academy - - - -
Plymstock School - - - -
Pomphlett Primary School - - - -
Morley Meadow Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Plymstock

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 Plymstock

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Callington Heritage Centre
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 Plymstock

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 Plymstock

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

Restaurants in Plymstock

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Divino Lounge
Lacky's Balti House
Silver Dragon
Wah Tien Chinese

Cafes in Plymstock

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Eighty-Nine
Cafe Library
Cliffedge Cafe
Costa
Hideaway Cafe
Jennycliff Cafe
Lemon Tree Cafe-Bistro
The Guardhouse

Theatres in Plymstock

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Royal Production Centre

Monuments in Plymstock

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort Stamford
Rhinoceros
The Ampitheatre

Castles in Plymstock

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bovisand

Clinics in Plymstock

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plymstock Clinic

Dentists in Plymstock

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care
Plymstock Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Plymstock

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ocean City Vets
Plymstock Veterinary Centre
Plymstock Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Plymstock

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Wembury Road Express Petrol
Morrisons
Valero
Valero

Banks in Plymstock

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in Plymstock

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coombe Dean Sports Centre
Fort Stamford Health & Fitness
The Gym

Golf Courses in Plymstock

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plymouth Golf Centre
Staddon Heights Golf Club

Breweries in Plymstock

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Heathen Soul 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 Plymstock

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Airports Near Plymstock

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium 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 Plymstock

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Elburton Post Office
Plymstock Post Office

Treatment Centers in Plymstock

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plymstock

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elburton Methodist Church
Oreston Methodist Church
Plymstock United
Pomplett Methodist centre
St John The Evangelist
St Margaret Mary
St Mary and All Saints Church
St Mary the Virgin
St Matthew
The Crusader Fellowshop
The Good Shepherd

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 Plymstock

What is the population of Plymstock?

Plymstock has a population of 24,103 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 587 people per square mile, spread across 41.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plymstock?

Plymstock 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. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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