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Stalbridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Stalbridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,396. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,396 Population 7,488/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,577 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Stalbridge

Stalbridge

Stalbridge is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated in the Blackmore Vale, near the border with Somerset. In the 2021 census the civil parish—which includes the hamlets of Stalbridge Weston, and Thornhill—had 1,224 households and a population of 2,668. The nearest towns are Sturminster Newton, four miles southeast, Sherborne, 6 mi (10 km) west, and Shaftesbury, 7 mi (11 km) northeast. Stalbridge is situated on the A357 on a low limestone ridge, one mile west of the River Stour. It officially became a town in April 1992.

People

Population2,396
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density7,488/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,577
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$424,950
Rent$1,189
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units958

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.1%

Community

Population2,396
Population Density7,488 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates50.9581°, -2.3755°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.6 inches (1,108 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$47,577
Median Age51.5 years

About Stalbridge

Stalbridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,396. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Stalbridge has a population of 2,396 with a density of 7,488 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 7.1% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,396
Total Population
7,488
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Stalbridge vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Stalbridge is $47,577, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 218 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Stalbridge vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,577
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,577
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)218

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Stalbridge is $424,950, 51% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 958 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$424,950
51% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units958

Property Tax

Stalbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density7,488/sq mi
Coordinates50.9581°N, 2.3755°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 M4.5 127 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 134 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 148 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 45 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 82 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 45 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 84 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 100 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 45 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 93 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 140 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 - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Stalbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.1%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7,488/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Stalbridge

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stalbridge

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Stalbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Bruton Museum
Collonade
Dinosaur Museum
Dorset Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Haynes International Motor Museum
Mere Museum
Roman Villa Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Sherborne Museum
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
The Keep Military Museum
The Teddy Bear Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
Villa Ventorum
Visit Hillbrush

Libraries in Stalbridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blandford Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Dorchester Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Mere Library0.0
Milborne Port Library0.0
Puddletown Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
The Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stalbridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorchester Market
Market Place

Gas Stations in Stalbridge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murco

Breweries in Stalbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dorset Piddle Brewery
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Stalbridge

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Stalbridge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium 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
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-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
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield-Small Airport
Inglesham Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lotmead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Stalbridge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Stalbridge Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stalbridge

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
King's Stag Memorial Chapel
St Barnabas
St Laurence
St Mary
St Peter
St Thomas a Beckett

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 Stalbridge

What is the population of Stalbridge?

Stalbridge has a population of 2,396 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7,488 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Stalbridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stalbridge?

Stalbridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Stalbridge?

Stalbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 218 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stalbridge?

The median home value in Stalbridge is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Stalbridge?

31.5% of adults in Stalbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Stalbridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Stalbridge is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

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