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South Petherton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
South Petherton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,064. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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A+Community
| Population | 3,064 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9483°, -2.8071° |
| 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 South Petherton
South Petherton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,064. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 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
South Petherton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: South Petherton 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) | 279 |
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 | 1,226 |
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 | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9483°N, 2.8071°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 | — | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
South Petherton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/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 South Petherton
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School | — | — | — | — |
| South Petherton Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near South Petherton
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noods Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) | punk, rock | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | — | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Crystal Love Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in South Petherton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Beaminster Museum | ||||
| Brick & Tile Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Cobham Hall | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
| Glastonbury Abbey | ||||
| Glastonbury Tribunal | ||||
| Haynes International Motor Museum | ||||
| Ilchester Museum | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Somerset Rural Life Museum | ||||
| South Somerset Heritage Collection | ||||
| The Admiral Blake Museum | ||||
| Town Mill | ||||
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum |
Libraries in South Petherton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burton Bradstock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 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 | |||||
| Yeovil Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in South Petherton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| The Customs House |
Restaurants in South Petherton
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in South Petherton
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in South Petherton
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in South Petherton
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in South Petherton
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in South Petherton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in South Petherton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near South Petherton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near South Petherton
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 |
| 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 |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill 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 |
| Langley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Langport 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 |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Newton Peveril Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in South Petherton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shepton Beauchamp Mobile Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in South Petherton
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St James | |
| Coke Memorial Methodist Church | |
| Middle Lambrook United Reformed Church | |
| St Mary | |
| St Michael | |
| St Michael | |
| St Michael's Church | |
| St Peter & St Paul |
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 South Petherton?
South Petherton has a population of 3,064 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 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 South Petherton 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 South Petherton?
South Petherton 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 South Petherton?
South Petherton 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 279 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in South Petherton?
The median home value in South Petherton is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in South Petherton?
50.0% of adults in South Petherton 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 South Petherton?
95.4% of residents speak only English at home.