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Purton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Purton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,554. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,554 Population 3/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 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
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Purton

Purton

Purton is a large village and civil parish in north Wiltshire, England, about 4 miles (6 km) northwest of the centre of Swindon. The parish includes the village of Purton Stoke and the hamlets of Bentham, Hayes Knoll, Purton Common, Restrop, The Fox and Widham.

People

Population3,554
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units1,422

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,554
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates51.5889°, -1.8742°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Purton

Purton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,554. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Purton has a population of 3,554 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 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

3,554
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
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

Purton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Purton 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 323 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Purton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

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)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Purton is $249,800, 11% 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 1,422 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% 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 Units1,422

Property Tax

Climate in Purton

Purton has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Purton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.5889°N, 1.8742°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 105 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 111 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 118 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 138 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 79 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 51 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 112 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 83 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 122 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 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Purton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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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 Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Purton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Bradon Forest School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Francis CofE Primary School
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Radio Stations near Purton

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton AAC+ 64 kbps
LASER558 MP3 128 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford AAC+ 64 kbps
itisnow Radio MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Windrush Radio MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio AAC 48 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio MP3 96 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Radio Groovy MP3 128 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Purton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Keiller Museum
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chedworth Roman Villa museum
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Chiseldon Museum
Cirencester Air Raid Shelter
Corinium Museum
Crofton Pumping Station
Fox Talbot Museum
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Richard Jefferies Museum
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Swinford Museum
The Brimpsfield Telephone Kiosk
The Merchants House
The Old Prison
Tolsey Museum
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Purton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Badbury Park Library0.0
Badbury Park Library0.0
Burford Library0.0
Burford Tolsey Archive0.0
Calne Library0.0
Cirencester Library0.0
College Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Covingham Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
DCMT Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Fairford Library0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
LIbrary (L) Block0.0
Liden Library0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Marlborough Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Purton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cirencester Markets
Number 31
The Shambles Indoor Market
The Tolsey
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Cafes in Purton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Whistlestop Café

Dentists in Purton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Church Street Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Purton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Purton Vets

Train Stations in Purton

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blunsdon
Taw Valley Halt

Breweries in Purton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Hop Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Purton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Purton

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 $0
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Purton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Avon Lane AirfieldSmall Airport
Badminton AirfieldSmall Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Biss Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowerchalke AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowerswaine Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Bowldown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Brown Shutters Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calcot AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Charlton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Charmy Down AirstripSmall Airport
Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Compton Abbas AerodromeSmall Airport
Compton Chamberlayne AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford 'Farm' AirstripSmall Airport
Deptford AirstripSmall Airport
Devizes AirstripSmall Airport
Draycot Farm AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Purton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Purton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Purton

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre
The Avalon Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Purton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary's Church

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 Purton

What is the population of Purton?

Purton has a population of 3,554 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Purton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Purton?

Purton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Purton?

Purton 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 323 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Purton?

The median home value in Purton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Purton?

50.0% of adults in Purton 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 Purton?

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

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