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Portscatho, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Portscatho is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,500 Population 498/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
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Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Portscatho

Portscatho

Portscatho is a coastal village on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village adjoins Gerrans on the east side of the peninsula, about seven miles (11 km) south-southeast of Truro. It has an estimated population of 1,500 people.

People

Population1,500
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$41
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units600

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,500
Population Density498 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates50.1727°, -4.9736°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Portscatho

Portscatho is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,500. 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 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Portscatho has a population of 1,500 with a density of 498 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,500
Total Population
498
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Portscatho vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Portscatho is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 136 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Portscatho vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Portscatho is $41, 100% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 600 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$41
100% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units600

Property Tax

Climate in Portscatho

Portscatho 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 5.2° / 9° 120.8
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 94.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 5.5° / 10.1° 71.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 6.6° / 12° 72.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.5° 61.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 62.7
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 13.2° / 18.6° 69.8
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 13.3° / 18.9° 78.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 12° / 17.4° 77.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.5° 111.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 7.6° / 11.6° 129.9
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 6° / 9.6° 126.0
Portscatho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density498/sq mi
Coordinates50.1727°N, 4.9736°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 53 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 144 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 69 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 72 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 79 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 115 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 56 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 51 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 98 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 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Portscatho has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density498/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Radio Stations near Portscatho

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 Portscatho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blue Hills Tin Streams
Constantine Museum and Archive
Enys Gardens
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
Heritage Centre
Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Lizard Wireless Station
Mevagissey Museum
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Pendennis Castle Museum
Penryn Museum
Perranporth Museum
Predannick Anti-Aircraft Battery
Royal Cornwall Museum
Shipwreck Treasure Museum
St Agnes Museum
The Core
Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Libraries in Portscatho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cornwall Poetry Library0.0
Falmouth Library0.0
Library0.0
Newquay Library0.0
Penryn Library and Information Service0.0
Perranporth Library0.0
St Agnes Library0.0
St Austell Library0.0
Truro Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Portscatho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Par Market

Cafes in Portscatho

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Thirstea Co

Breweries in Portscatho

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Flag Brewery & Taproom
Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub
Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Gould Ciders & Perries
Gweal Mellin Cider Co
Keltek Brewery
Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
Lizard Ales
Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom
St Austell Brewery
The Wasted Apple Co
Touchwood Cider
Treens Brewery & Taproom
Tremethick Brewery
Trevors Farmhouse Cider
Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom

Airports Near Portscatho

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS CuldroseMedium Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnallack AirstripSmall Airport
Land's End AirportLEQSmall Airport
Lower BotreaSmall 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
Tempest AirstripSmall Airport
Truro AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portscatho

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint Anthony

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 Portscatho

What is the population of Portscatho?

Portscatho has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 498 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Portscatho expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $41 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Portscatho?

Portscatho 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 61°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches.

How is the job market in Portscatho?

Portscatho has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 136 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Portscatho?

The median home value in Portscatho is $41. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Portscatho?

50.0% of adults in Portscatho hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Portscatho?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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