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Polperro, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Polperro is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,206. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,206 Population 0/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Polperro

Polperro

Polperro is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its population is around 1,554.

People

Population1,206
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units482

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population1,206
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates50.3313°, -4.5222°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About Polperro

Polperro is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,206. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Polperro has a population of 1,206 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,206
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
3,058.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Polperro vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Polperro is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Polperro vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Polperro is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 482 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units482

Property Tax

Polperro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates50.3313°N, 4.5222°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 90 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 117 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 75 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 137 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 98 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 96 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 76 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 135 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 80 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 29 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 96 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 108 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 62 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 82 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 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Polperro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (2.3").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area3,058.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Polperro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Polperro Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Polperro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Polperro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Town Museum
Callington Heritage Centre
Discovering42
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Fowey Town Museum
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum
Liskeard and District Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
Minions Heritage Centre
Old Guild Hall
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing
Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
The Core

Libraries in Polperro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bodmin Library and Information Service0.0
liskeard Library0.0
Looe Library & Community Hub0.0
Lostwithiel Library0.0
Par Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Polperro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lostwithiel Produce Market
Par Market

Hotels in Polperro

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claremont Hotel
Talland Bay Hotel

Restaurants in Polperro

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Couch's Restaurant
Harbour Green House
Nelsons Restaurant
Priscillas
The House on the Props
The Wheelhouse
Turntable

Cafes in Polperro

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean & Scone
Clements & Hope
Coffee Cake Create
Museum Tea Room
Smugglers Rest
Talland Bay Beach Café
The Plantation Tea Room
Wild River Coffee House

Bus Stations in Polperro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tram Terminus

Breweries in Polperro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Castle Brewery
Cornish Orchards
Dowr Kammel Brewing Company
Fowey Valley Cidery & Distillery
Harbour Brewing Co
Haye Farm Cider
Haywood Farm Cider
Heathen Soul Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co

Airports Near Polperro

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS CuldroseMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnallack AirstripSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Perranporth AirfieldSmall Airport
Polpidnick Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Porthtowan AirfieldSmall Airport
Predannack AirfieldSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Roche Barton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Truro AerodromeSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Polperro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Polperro Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polperro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Polperro Methodist Church
St Tallan
St. Ildierna

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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 Polperro

What is the population of Polperro?

Polperro has a population of 1,206 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Polperro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Polperro?

Polperro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Polperro?

Polperro has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Polperro?

The median home value in Polperro is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Polperro?

30.6% of adults in Polperro hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Polperro?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Polperro is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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