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Woolavington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Woolavington is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,115. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,115 Population 1/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$46,074 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,074 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$354,599 home value, $1,152/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Woolavington

Woolavington

Woolavington is a village and civil parish on the Somerset Levels in the English county of Somerset. It is 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north east of Bridgwater, 7.2 miles (11.6 km) south east of Burnham on Sea and 11.9 miles (19.2 km) west of Glastonbury. At the 2021 census it had a population of 2,325.

People

Population2,115
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,074
Per Capita$46,074
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$354,599
Rent$1,152
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units846

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,115
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates51.1649°, -2.9381°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (973 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$46,074
Median Age47.0 years

About Woolavington

Woolavington is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,115. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Woolavington has a population of 2,115 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents.

Population

2,115
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above United Kingdom avg
1,596.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Woolavington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Woolavington is $46,074, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,074 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $886, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 192 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Woolavington vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$46,074
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$46,074
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)192

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Woolavington is $354,599, 26% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,152 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 846 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,599
26% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,152
1% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units846

Property Tax

Woolavington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area1,596.6 sq mi (4,135.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.1649°N, 2.9381°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 128 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 86 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 89 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 88 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 131 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 9 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 36 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 9 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 63 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 46 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 61 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 9 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 116 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 85 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 - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Woolavington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,596.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Woolavington

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Woolavington Village Primary School - - - -
Kingsmoor Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Woolavington

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Woolavington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bishops Lydeard Mill
Blagdon Pumping Station & Visitor Centre
Brick & Tile Museum
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village
County Classics Motor Museum
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Tribunal
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)
Lambretta Museum
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Museum of Prehistory
Museum of Somerset
Nether Stowey Library
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Somerset Cricket Museum
Somerset Military Museum
Somerset Rural Life Museum
The Admiral Blake Museum
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum
The Mill House
Webbington Farm
Weston Museum
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum

Libraries in Woolavington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgwater Library0.0
Cheddar Library0.0
Congresbury Community Library0.0
Ilminster Library0.0
Langport Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Martock Library0.0
Nether Stowey Library0.0
North Petherton Community Library0.0
Somerset County Council-Highways Depot0.0
Somerton Community Library0.0
South Petherton Library0.0
Street Library0.0
Taunton Library0.0
Weston-super-Mare Town Library0.0
Winscombe Library0.0
Worle Childrens Centre and Library0.0
Yatton Library0.0

Cafes in Woolavington

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peasey Farm Shop

Clinics in Woolavington

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Polden Medical Practice - Woolavington Surgery

Gas Stations in Woolavington

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murco

Breweries in Woolavington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Butcombe Brewery
Cheddar Ales
Cheddar Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Woolavington

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Woolavington

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Woolavington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-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
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-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
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Michaelwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Woolavington

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Woolavington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woolavington

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's Church
St Michael & All Angels

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 Woolavington

What is the population of Woolavington?

Woolavington has a population of 2,115 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Woolavington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,074, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,599 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Woolavington?

Woolavington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Woolavington?

Woolavington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $886. There are 192 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Woolavington?

The median home value in Woolavington is $354,599. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,152. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Woolavington?

50.0% of adults in Woolavington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Woolavington?

95.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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