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Swimbridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Swimbridge is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 669. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 199/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$41,506 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,506 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$364,854 home value, $1,038/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population669
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,506
Per Capita$41,506
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$364,854
Rent$1,038
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units268

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+46.3%

Community

Population669
Population Density199 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates51.0528°, -3.9707°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$41,506
Median Age48.3 years

About Swimbridge

Swimbridge is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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 48.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Swimbridge has a population of 669 with a density of 199 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (2.6%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 5.9% of the population are veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

669
Total Population
199
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Swimbridge vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Swimbridge is $41,506, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,506. The average weekly wage is $798, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments. 24.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Swimbridge vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$41,506
45% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$41,506
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Swimbridge is $364,854, 29% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,038 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 268 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$364,854
29% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,038
11% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units268

Property Tax

Swimbridge 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 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates51.0528°N, 3.9707°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 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 92 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 75 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 37 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 50 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 69 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 120 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 47 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 101 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 149 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 72 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 86 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 98 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 92 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 (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Swimbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15% below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.5%
15% below United Kingdom avg
High School+46.3%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density199/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home24.3%

Schools in Swimbridge

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Buckland School
West Buckland School
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School
Filleigh Community Primary School
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
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Radio Stations near Swimbridge

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio MP3 128 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Swimbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Braunton and District Museum
Burton at Bideford
Carriage House
Cobbaton Combat Museum
Combe Martin Museum
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Hele Cornmill
Ilfracombe Museum
Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall
Lynton and Exmoor Museum
Lynton Toy Museum & Shop
Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe Museum
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Museum of British Surfing
North Devon Maritime Museum
South Molton Museum
St Anne's Chapel
The Glen Lyn Gorge
War Horse Valley Country Farm Park

Libraries in Swimbridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Appledore Library0.0
Bideford Library0.0
Braunton Library0.0
Combe Martin Library0.0
Ilfracombe Library0.0
Lynton Library0.0
North Devon Library & Record Office0.0
South Molton Library0.0
Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Swimbridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bideford Pannier Market
Pannier Market
South Molton Panier Market

Cafes in Swimbridge

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Venn Valley Vineyard Cafe
Willows Tearoom

Train Stations in Swimbridge

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapelton

Breweries in Swimbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clearwater Brewery
Combe Brewing Company
FatBelly Brewery
GT Ales
Honey Wood Orchard
Madrigal Brewery & Tap
Taw Valley Brewery
Utopian Brewing Company
Yelland Manor Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Swimbridge

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Airports Near Swimbridge

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St AthanMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Lundy Island AirfieldSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Old Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pembrey West Wales AirportSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Rhigos AirstripSmall 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 Swimbridge

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chittlehampton Post Office
Swimbridge Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swimbridge

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herner Chapel
Methodist Chapel
Saint Paul's Church
St James
St Michael's Church
St Paul
St Peter
St. Hieritha's
The Holy Name

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 Swimbridge

What is the population of Swimbridge?

Swimbridge has a population of 669 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Swimbridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $41,506, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,854 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Swimbridge?

Swimbridge 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

How is the job market in Swimbridge?

Swimbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $798. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Swimbridge?

The median home value in Swimbridge is $364,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

How are the schools in Swimbridge?

28.5% of adults in Swimbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Swimbridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Swimbridge is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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