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Anstruther, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Anstruther is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,420. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,420 Population 4/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,420 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,420 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,855 home value, $1,236/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,420
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,420
Per Capita$49,420
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$212,855
Rent$1,236
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,368

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,420
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates56.2235°, -2.7028°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,420
Median Age40.6 years

About Anstruther

Anstruther is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,420. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Anstruther has a population of 3,420 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% 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 90% of residents.

Population

3,420
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
925.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Anstruther vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Anstruther is $49,420, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,420 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $950, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 311 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Anstruther vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,420
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,420
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)311

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Anstruther is $212,855, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,236 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,855
24% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,236
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,368

Property Tax

Climate in Anstruther

Anstruther has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.5° 62.3
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.5° 47.3
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.5° 47.0
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.6° 43.4
May 10.1°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.2° 49.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 62.7
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.1° 64.6
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 69.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.7° 54.5
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 13° 80.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.5° / 9.3° 68.1
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.6° 63.4
Anstruther experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates56.2235°N, 2.7028°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 106 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 108 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 88 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 107 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Anstruther has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").

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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 Density4/sq mi
Total Area925.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Anstruther

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waid Academy
Waid Community Campus
Anstruther Primary School
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Radio Stations near Anstruther

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Scotland AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 MP3
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
242 RADIO MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3

Museums in Anstruther

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bell Pettigrew Museum
Broughty Castle Museum
Coastal Communities Museum
Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
Dundee Museum of Transport
John Muir Birthplace
MUSA Collections Centre
Myreton Motor Museum
National Museum of Flight
Preston Mill
R&A World Golf Museum
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Scottish Seabird Centre
St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre
St Andrews Cathedral Museum
St Andrews Museum
St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
St Monans Heritage Collection
Wardlaw Museum

Libraries in Anstruther

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broughty Ferry Library0.0
Colinsburgh Galloway Library0.0
Dunbar LIbrary0.0
East Linton Library0.0
Elie Library0.0
George Waterston Library0.0
J F Allen Library0.0
Largo Library and Community Hub0.0
Longniddry Library and Community Centre0.0
Martyrs Kirk Research Library0.0
Newport Library0.0
North Berwick Library0.0
Pittenweem Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
St Monans Library0.0
Tayport Library0.0
University of St Andrews Library0.0
Waid Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Anstruther

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
East Fortune Sunday Market
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Hotels in Anstruther

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Coastal Inn
The Royal Hotel
The Waterfront

Restaurants in Anstruther

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anstruther Fish Bar
Eastern Touch at Anstruther
The Cellar
The golden lion
The Haven - Bar and Restaurant
The Rockies Restaurant
The Shellfish Shack
The Waterfront

Cafes in Anstruther

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coast Coffee
Harbor Break Lounge
St. Andrews Farmhouse Cheese
Vintage Tea Room
Waves Café

Monuments in Anstruther

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaton Monument
Lumsdaine Monument
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross
War Memorial

Gyms in Anstruther

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stuart Barton Physiotherapy

Golf Courses in Anstruther

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anstruther Golf Club

Breweries in Anstruther

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Archerfield Fine Ales
Futtle
St Andrews Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Anstruther

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 $0

Airports Near Anstruther

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Balgone AirstripSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Charterhall AirfieldSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
Eccles Newton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kingsmuir AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Anstruther

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anstruther Parish Church
Cellardyke Parish Church
Kilrenny Parish Church

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 Anstruther

What is the population of Anstruther?

Anstruther has a population of 3,420 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Anstruther expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Anstruther?

Anstruther has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

How is the job market in Anstruther?

Anstruther has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 311 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Anstruther?

The median home value in Anstruther is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Anstruther?

50.0% of adults in Anstruther 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 Anstruther?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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