Purton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Purton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,798. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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 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
Climate
| Population | 6,798 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5889°, -1.8742° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
About Purton
Purton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,798. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5889°N, 1.8742°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 | - | 144 km |
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").
Schools in Purton
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Badbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burford Tolsey Archive | 0.0 | |||||
| Calne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cirencester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Covingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cricklade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCMT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devizes Community Hub & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| LIbrary (L) Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Liden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyneham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malmesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marlborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pewsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Purton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rodbourne Cheney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Science Museum Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Swindon Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Stratton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Swindon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Bassett Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Purton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Dentists in Purton
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Purton
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Purton
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Purton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Arkells Brewery | ||||
| Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Hop Kettle Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Purton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Purton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Purton Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Purton
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester House Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| The Avalon Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Purton
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Mary's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Purton
What is the population of Purton?
Purton has a population of 6,798 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
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