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Princetown, United Kingdom
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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).
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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.
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| 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) |
| Median Household Income | $49,070 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Princetown vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Princetown vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,070 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 124 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 31.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $394,080 |
| 40% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,227 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Housing Units | 546 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.1% |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 529.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 31.4% |
Schools in Princetown
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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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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. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Princetown expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $394,080 (40% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.
How is the job market in Princetown?
Princetown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 124 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Princetown?
The median home value in Princetown is $394,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.
How are the schools in Princetown?
34.1% of adults in Princetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Princetown?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Princetown is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.3% of residents have a disability.