Princetown, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Princetown is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,366. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Princetown
Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor national park in the English county of Devon. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. At the 2021 census, the village had a population of 1,443.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,366 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5439°, -3.9886° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Princetown
Princetown is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,366. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5439°N, 3.9886°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 | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
Princetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (3.0").
Schools in Princetown
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princetown Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Princetown
8 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 | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Princetown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Church House | ||||
| Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Dartmoor Prison Museum | ||||
| Devonport Naval Heritage Centre | ||||
| Finch Foundry (NT) | ||||
| H. Elliott | ||||
| Mayflower Museum | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society | ||||
| Museum Of Dartmoor Life | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Plym Valley Railway | ||||
| Saltash Heritage Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| Tavistock Museum | ||||
| The Arthur Westlake Museum | ||||
| The Box | ||||
| The Box (St Luke's) | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Princetown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckfastleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chagford 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 | |||||
| Okehampton 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 Princetown
| 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 Princetown
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Princetown
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Princetown
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Princetown
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Princetown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Brewery | ||||
| Dartmoor Brewery | ||||
| Noss Beer Works | ||||
| Roam Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Roam Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Salcombe Brewery | ||||
| Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom | ||||
| Steel Brew Co & Taproom | ||||
| Steel Brew Co & Taproom | ||||
| Summerskills Brewery | ||||
| Summerskills Brewery | ||||
| TQ Beerworks Ltd |
Stadiums & Teams in Princetown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Princetown
24 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 |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lundy Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Davidstow Moor | - | 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 Princetown
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Princetown Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Princetown
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Princetown
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Peat Cott Chapel | |
| St Gabriel | |
| St Michaels | |
| St Raphael's |
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Waterfalls Near Princetown
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Princetown.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| East Dart Waterfall |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Princetown?
Princetown has a population of 1,366 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Princetown?
Princetown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.
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