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Shapwick, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Shapwick is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 536. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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A+Community
| Population | 536 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1402°, -2.8326° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,074 |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
About Shapwick
Shapwick is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 536. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shapwick vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Shapwick vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,074 |
| 39% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $886 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 49 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,599 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 214 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1402°N, 2.8326°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 | — | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Shapwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,596.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Shapwick
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catcott Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shapwick School | — | — | — | — |
| Abbot's Way School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shapwick
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Shapwick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Cave Diving Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | ||||
| Lambretta Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Paper Making Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| The Helicopter Museum | ||||
| Webbington Farm | ||||
| Wells Museum | ||||
| Weston Museum | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in Shapwick
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheddar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chew Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Congresbury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Petherton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset County Council-Highways Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weston-super-Mare Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worle Childrens Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yatton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shapwick
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Market [We & Sa] |
Hotels in Shapwick
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shapwick
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shapwick
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe Brewery | ||||
| Cheddar Ales | ||||
| Cheddar Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Shapwick
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Winford |
Ski Resorts Near Shapwick
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shapwick
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Michaelwood Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shapwick
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Edington Chapel | |
| Meare Independent Evangelical Church | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| St Peter | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shapwick?
Shapwick has a population of 536 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Shapwick expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Shapwick?
Shapwick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shapwick?
Shapwick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 49 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shapwick?
The median home value in Shapwick is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Shapwick?
50.0% of adults in Shapwick 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 Shapwick?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.