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Yelverton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Yelverton is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,627. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,627 Population 7/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,070 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,070 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$394,080 home value, $1,227/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Yelverton

Yelverton

Yelverton is a large village on the south-western edge of Dartmoor, Devon, in England. It is in the civil parish of Buckland Monachorum. According to the 2021 census, it had a population of 1,858, which was slightly more than the 1,810 recorded at the 2011 census.

People

Population3,627
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,070
Per Capita$49,070
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$394,080
Rent$1,227
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units1,451

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+50.8%

Community

Population3,627
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates50.4929°, -4.0838°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,070
Median Age51.6 years

About Yelverton

Yelverton is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,627. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Yelverton has a population of 3,627 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (2.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 5.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,627
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above United Kingdom avg
529.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Yelverton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Yelverton is $49,070, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,070 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 330 business establishments. 31.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Yelverton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,070
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,070
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)330

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Yelverton is $394,080, 40% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,227 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,451 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$394,080
40% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,227
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.3%
Housing Units1,451

Property Tax

Climate in Yelverton

Yelverton 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
Yelverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area529.3 sq mi (1,370.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates50.4929°N, 4.0838°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 17, 2018.

Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 138 km
Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 97 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 60 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 133 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 139 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 127 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 43 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 140 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 37 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 116 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Yelverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.1%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+50.8%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area529.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.9%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home31.4%

Schools in Yelverton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shaugh Prior Primary School
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Radio Stations near Yelverton

6 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
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Yelverton

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

Libraries in Yelverton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Chagford 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
Okehampton 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 Yelverton

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

Hotels in Yelverton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moorland Links Hotel

Restaurants in Yelverton

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knightstone Tea Rooms

Cafes in Yelverton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Dartmoor Diner

Veterinaries in Yelverton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drake Vets Yelverton
Roborough Vets

Gas Stations in Yelverton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Golf Courses in Yelverton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yelverton Golf Club

Breweries in Yelverton

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
TQ Beerworks Ltd

Stadiums & Teams in Yelverton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yelverton

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bodmin AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorrel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Lundy Island AirfieldSmall 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 Yelverton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yelverton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Yelverton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Endeavour Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yelverton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Rock Methodist Church
St Edward's Church
St Mary the Virgin, Bickleigh Down
St Paul

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 Yelverton

What is the population of Yelverton?

Yelverton has a population of 3,627 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 529.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Yelverton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,070, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $394,080 (40% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yelverton?

Yelverton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

How is the job market in Yelverton?

Yelverton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 330 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yelverton?

The median home value in Yelverton is $394,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

How are the schools in Yelverton?

34.1% of adults in Yelverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 50.8% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Yelverton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Yelverton is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.3% of residents have a disability.

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