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Tisbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Tisbury is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,178. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,178 Population 2/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Tisbury

Tisbury

Tisbury is a large village and civil parish approximately 13 miles (21 km) west of Salisbury in the English county of Wiltshire. With a population at the 2011 census of 2,253 it is a centre for communities around the upper River Nadder and Vale of Wardour. The parish includes the hamlets of Upper Chicksgrove and Wardour.

People

Population2,178
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,201
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units871

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population2,178
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates51.0628°, -2.0806°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age44.7 years

About Tisbury

Tisbury is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,178. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tisbury has a population of 2,178 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,178
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
1,308.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Tisbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Tisbury is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 198 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tisbury vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,020
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)198

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tisbury is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 871 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units871

Property Tax

Tisbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates51.0628°N, 2.0806°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 143 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 139 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 141 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 111 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 108 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 89 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 104 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 117 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 - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Tisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,308.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Schools in Tisbury

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's CofE Primary School - - - -
Wardour Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tisbury

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 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
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 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
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Tisbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blandford Fashion Museum
Blandford Town Museum
Bugad Classic Bikes
Frome Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Market Lavington Museum
Mere Museum
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Royal Signals Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Stonehenge Exhibitions
Stour Micro Museum
Sturminster Museum
Visit Hillbrush

Libraries in Tisbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Blandford Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Mere Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Sturminster Newton Library0.0
The Library0.0
Verwood Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tisbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Place

Cafes in Tisbury

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Angels
Harry's
Pythouse Kitchen Garden Farm Shop & Cafe

Castles in Tisbury

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Wardour Castle

Train Stations in Tisbury

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tisbury

Banks in Tisbury

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NatWest

Breweries in Tisbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery
Three Daggers
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Tisbury

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Tisbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-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
Denford Manor 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
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tisbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tisbury Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tisbury

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Methodist Church
Sacred Heart
St John the Baptist
Zion Hill Chapel

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 Tisbury

What is the population of Tisbury?

Tisbury has a population of 2,178 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Tisbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tisbury?

Tisbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tisbury?

Tisbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 198 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tisbury?

The median home value in Tisbury is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Tisbury?

34.2% of adults in Tisbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Tisbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tisbury is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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