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Torpoint, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Torpoint is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,717. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,717 Population 3/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population7,717
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units3,087

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population7,717
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates50.3751°, -4.1957°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,002 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About Torpoint

Torpoint is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,717. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Torpoint has a population of 7,717 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

7,717
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
3,058.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Torpoint vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Torpoint is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 702 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Torpoint vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)702

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Torpoint is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,087 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units3,087

Property Tax

Climate in Torpoint

Torpoint has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1005 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 110.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 126.8
Torpoint experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area3,058.0 sq mi (7,920.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.3751°N, 4.1957°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 20, 2014.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 113 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 110 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 77 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 117 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 79 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 53 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 28 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 111 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 22 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 98 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 131 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 39 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 100 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 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Torpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area3,058.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Torpoint

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
College Road Primary School
Torpoint Community College
Carbeile Junior School
Antony Church of England School
UTC Plymouth
Morice Town Primary Academy
Marlborough Primary Academy
Ford Primary School
Drake Primary Academy
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Riverside Community Primary School
Mayflower Academy
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Torpoint Nursery and Infant School
Fourlanesend Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Mount Wise Community Primary School
Millbrook CofE Primary School
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Radio Stations near Torpoint

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Newquay MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake hip hop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Torpoint

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Callington Heritage Centre
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Dartmoor Prison Museum
Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
H. Elliott
Mayflower Museum
Mt Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Plym Valley Railway
Saltash Heritage Museum
Tavistock Museum
The Box
The Box (St Luke's)

Libraries in Torpoint

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Charles Seale-Hayne Library0.0
Crownhill Library0.0
Devonport (St Aubyn) Library0.0
Efford Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Ernesettle Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Estover Library0.0
Peverell Library0.0
Plymouth Proprietary Library0.0
Plympton Library0.0
Plymstock Library0.0
Plymstock School Library0.0
Princetown Public Library0.0
Saltash Library0.0
St Budeaux Library0.0
Tavistock Library0.0
Torpoint Library0.0
Tothill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Torpoint

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plymouth City Market
Tavistock Livestock Market
Tavistock Pannier Market
The Clipper
The House That Jack Built
The Plot

Restaurants in Torpoint

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pirates Galley
Spice Aroma
The Bay
The Canteen at Maker Heights
The View
The Wilcove Inn
Wongs

Cafes in Torpoint

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antony House (NT) Cafe
Bully Dog Cafe
Cliff Top Cafe
Devonport Cafe
Devonport Diner
Eddystone Cafe
Hearts Kitchen
Marina Cafe
rockets and Rascals
Stables Cafe
The Cove
The Old Bakery
The Orangery

Theatres in Torpoint

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Devonport Playhouse
Soapbox Theatre

Monuments in Torpoint

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Devonport Column
Polhawn Fort

Castles in Torpoint

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Edgcumbe House

Dentists in Torpoint

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

mydentist

Train Stations in Torpoint

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Devonport
Dockyard
Keyham

Gas Stations in Torpoint

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Gulf

Banks in Torpoint

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays

Gyms in Torpoint

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Average Joe's
Wyvern Centre

Breweries in Torpoint

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bere Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery
Heathen Soul Brewery
Noss Beer Works
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Roam Brewery & Taproom
Stannary Brewing Company & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Steel Brew Co & Taproom
Summerskills Brewery
Summerskills Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Torpoint

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Airports Near Torpoint

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
RAF Davidstow MoorSmall Airport
Roche Barton Farm 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 Torpoint

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Camels Head Post Office
Devonport Post Office
Kingsand Post Office (mobile)
Millbrook Post Office
Torpoint Post Office

Treatment Centers in Torpoint

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Torpoint

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Congregational Church
Cornerstone Church
Ford Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Morice Baptist Church
St Andrew's Church
St Aubyn's Chapel
St Germanus
St James
St James the Great
St Johns Church
St Joseph's Church
St Julian & St Mary
St Mark's
St Michael
St Nicholas Church
St Philip & St James, Maryfield
St Philip's, Weston Mill
St Thomas the Apostle
The Salvation Army - Devonport Morice Town

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Torpoint

What is the population of Torpoint?

Torpoint has a population of 7,717 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,058.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Torpoint expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Torpoint?

Torpoint has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

How is the job market in Torpoint?

Torpoint has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 702 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Torpoint?

The median home value in Torpoint is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Torpoint?

30.6% of adults in Torpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Torpoint?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Torpoint is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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