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Portreath, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Portreath is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 963. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 963 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.2606°, -5.2893° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,453 |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
About Portreath
Portreath is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 963. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Portreath vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Portreath vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,453 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,453 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 88 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 67.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.6% |
| Housing Units | 385 |
Property Tax
Climate in Portreath
Portreath has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2606°N, 5.2893°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Portreath has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.6% |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3,058.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Schools in Portreath
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portreath Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portreath
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos Radio (FR) | music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The Source FM | classical, community radio | MP3 110 kbps |
Museums in Portreath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden | ||||
| Blue Hills Tin Streams | ||||
| Constantine Museum and Archive | ||||
| East Pool Mine | ||||
| Enys Gardens | ||||
| Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic | ||||
| Helston Museum | ||||
| King Edward Mine | ||||
| Marconi Centre | ||||
| Marizion Museum | ||||
| Michell's Engine House | ||||
| Moseley Heritage Museum | ||||
| National Maritime Museum Cornwall | ||||
| Pendennis Castle Museum | ||||
| Penryn Museum | ||||
| Perranporth Museum | ||||
| Poldark Mine | ||||
| Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum | ||||
| Royal Cornwall Museum | ||||
| St Agnes Museum | ||||
| St Ives Archive | ||||
| St Ives Museum | ||||
| The Leach Pottery |
Libraries in Portreath
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornwall Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morrab Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newquay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penryn Library and Information Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Perranporth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redruth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Ives Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Agnes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Truro Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portreath
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Hall | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Porthleven Harbour Market |
Hotels in Portreath
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portreath
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portreath
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Portreath
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Portreath
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Portreath
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Portreath
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portreath
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Flag Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Cornish Crown Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo Valley Cider | ||||
| Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub | ||||
| Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Gweal Mellin Cider Co | ||||
| Keltek Brewery | ||||
| Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Lizard Ales | ||||
| Penzance Brewing Company | ||||
| Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom | ||||
| St Ives Cider Company | ||||
| The Mussel Shoals | ||||
| Touchwood Cider | ||||
| Treens Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Trevors Farmhouse Cider | ||||
| Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Portreath
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portreath
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | NQY | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Culdrose | — | Medium Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnallack Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Land's End Airport | LEQ | Small Airport |
| Lower Botrea | — | Small Airport |
| Perranporth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Polpidnick Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Porthtowan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Predannack Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Davidstow Moor | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Barton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tempest Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Truro Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portreath
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Portreath Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portreath
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Illogan | |
| St Mary's Church |
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What is the population of Portreath?
Portreath has a population of 963 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 Portreath 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 Portreath?
Portreath 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 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.
How is the job market in Portreath?
Portreath 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 88 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Portreath?
The median home value in Portreath is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.
How are the schools in Portreath?
30.6% of adults in Portreath 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 Portreath?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Portreath 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.