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South Brent, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

South Brent is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,559. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,559 Population 6/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,070 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$493,894 home value, $1,227/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About South Brent

South Brent

South Brent is a large village on the southern edge of Dartmoor, England, in the valley of the River Avon. The parish includes the small hamlets of Aish, Harbourneford, Lutton, Brent Mill, and many scattered farmhouses. It is five miles (8 km) north-east of Ivybridge and 14 miles (22 km) east-northeast of Plymouth.

People

Population2,559
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,070
Per Capita$49,070
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$493,894
Rent$1,227
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units1,024

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+56.8%

Community

Population2,559
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates50.4265°, -3.8343°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,070
Median Age51.4 years

About South Brent

South Brent is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,559. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

South Brent has a population of 2,559 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 467.2 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,559
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
467.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

South Brent vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in South Brent is $49,070, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,070 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 233 business establishments. 33.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Brent vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,070
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,070
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)233

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home33.1%

Walkability

The median home value in South Brent is $493,894, 75% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,227 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,024 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$493,894
75% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,227
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied28.0%
Housing Units1,024

Property Tax

South Brent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area467.2 sq mi (1,210.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates50.4265°N, 3.8343°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 144 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 139 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 107 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 137 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 60 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 95 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 132 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 27 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 140 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 142 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 29 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 139 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 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest

South Brent has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.4").

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39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 56.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.9%
18% above United Kingdom avg
High School+56.8%
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area467.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home33.1%

Schools in South Brent

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
South Brent Primary School
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near South Brent

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 South Brent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Church House
Cookworthy Museum
Dartmoor Prison Museum
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Newton Abbot Museum
Overbeck's House
Pengelly Trust Museum
Plym Valley Railway
Rora House
Salcombe Maritime Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
The Timehouse
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings

Libraries in South Brent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Cliff House0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in South Brent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farm Shop
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Stokeley Farm Shop

Cafes in South Brent

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station House
The Rowan Tree

Dentists in South Brent

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in South Brent

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Post Garage
Carew
Cousins Bros Petrol Station

Breweries in South Brent

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Noss Beer Works
Salcombe Brewery
South Hams Brewery & Taphouse
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Devil's Pleasure
TQ Beerworks Ltd
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in South Brent

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near South Brent

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in South Brent

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Diptford Post Office
Rattery Post Office
South Brent Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Brent

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Keble Martin Open Air Church
Methodist Church
Saint Mary's
St Dunstan's
St James
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
St Petroc's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 South Brent

What is the population of South Brent?

South Brent has a population of 2,559 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 467.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is South Brent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $493,894 (75% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Brent?

South Brent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches.

How is the job market in South Brent?

South Brent has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 233 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Brent?

The median home value in South Brent is $493,894. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

How are the schools in South Brent?

39.9% of adults in South Brent hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 56.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of South Brent?

The racial and ethnic makeup of South Brent is 3.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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