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South Zeal, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

South Zeal is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 912. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
912 Population 78/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,070 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population912
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,070
Per Capita$49,070
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$394,080
Rent$1,227
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units365

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+50.8%

Community

Population912
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates50.7260°, -3.9128°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,070
Median Age51.6 years

About South Zeal

South Zeal is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 912. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 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 47.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

South Zeal has a population of 912 with a density of 78 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 5.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

912
Total Population
78
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above United Kingdom avg
11.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

South Zeal vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in South Zeal 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 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments. 31.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Zeal 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

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Walkability

The median home value in South Zeal is $394,080, 40% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,227 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 365 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$394,080
40% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.3%
Housing Units365

Property Tax

South Zeal 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 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates50.7260°N, 3.9128°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 126 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 111 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 73 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 77 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 83 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 110 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 131 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 118 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 41 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 114 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 61 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest

South Zeal has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.7").

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34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.1%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+50.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density78/sq mi
Total Area11.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Schools in South Zeal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
South Tawton Primary School
Spreyton School
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Radio Stations near South Zeal

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio MP3 128 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 Zeal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Church House
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Finch Foundry (NT)
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
Pengelly Trust Museum
Rora House
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
Tavistock Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in South Zeal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Okehampton Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in South Zeal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market

Hotels in South Zeal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge Okehampton Whiddon Down

Restaurants in South Zeal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hog and Hedge

Cafes in South Zeal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finches Forge Cafe
Old School Tearoom

Monuments in South Zeal

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OP16

Gas Stations in South Zeal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in South Zeal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dartmoor Brewery
Gray's Devon Cider
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Taw Valley Brewery
The Devil's Pleasure
Utopian Brewing Company

Airports Near South Zeal

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St AthanMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall 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
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in South Zeal

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
South Zeal Post Office / The Stores
Sticklepath Post Office
Throwleigh Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Zeal

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Belstone Methodist Chapel
Saint Andrew's
Saint Mary's
South Zeal Methodist Church
St Mary
St Mary's
St Mary's Church
St Michael

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 Zeal

What is the population of South Zeal?

South Zeal has a population of 912 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is South Zeal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $394,080 (40% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Zeal?

South Zeal 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 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

How is the job market in South Zeal?

South Zeal has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Zeal?

The median home value in South Zeal is $394,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

How are the schools in South Zeal?

34.1% of adults in South Zeal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of South Zeal?

The racial and ethnic makeup of South Zeal is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.3% of residents have a disability.

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