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Balerno, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Balerno is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 6,000. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,000 Population 50/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,825 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,825 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$374,819 home value, $1,371/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Balerno

Balerno

Balerno is a village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland situated 8 miles south-west of the city centre, next to Currie and then Juniper Green. Traditionally in the county of Midlothian it now administratively falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh Council. The village lies at the confluence of the Water of Leith and the Bavelaw Burn. In the 18th and 19th century, the area was home to several mills using waterpower. In the 20th century, the mills closed and the village now forms a residential suburb of Edinburgh,

People

Population6,000
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,825
Per Capita$54,825
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$374,819
Rent$1,371
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,400

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)

Education

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

Community

Population6,000
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates55.8844°, -3.3398°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$54,825
Median Age40.6 years

About Balerno

Balerno is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 6,000. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Balerno has a population of 6,000 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 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

6,000
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
121.0mi²
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

Balerno vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Balerno is $54,825, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,825 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,054, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 546 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Balerno vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$54,825
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$54,825
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)546

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Balerno is $374,819, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,371 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$374,819
33% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,371
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,400

Property Tax

Climate in Balerno

Balerno 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 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 75.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 74.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 53.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.1
Balerno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area121.0 sq mi (313.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates55.8844°N, 3.3398°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 74 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 89 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 76 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 133 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 58 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 130 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 128 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 75 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 105 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Balerno has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") 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 Density50/sq mi
Total Area121.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Balerno

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Balerno Community High School - - - -
Dean Park Primary School Annexe - - - -
Dean Park Primary School - - - -
Harmeny School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Balerno

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
BFBS Scotland - AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 - MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balerno

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdour Heritage Centre
Adam Smith Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Anatomical Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Burntisland Heritage Exhibition
Coastal Centre Exhibition
Cockburn Geological Museum
Dynamic Earth
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Heart of Midlothian Museum
Heriot Watt Museum
HMY Britannia
Inchcolm Museum
John Buchan Story
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery
Museum Collections Centre
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Communication
Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
Museum on the Mound
National Museum of Scotland
National War Museum
One O'Clock Gun Exhibition
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Prisoners of War Museum
Queensferry Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
St Cecilia's Hall
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Talbot Rice Gallery
The King's Gallery
The Maltings
The People's Story Museum
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
The Royal Scots Regimental Museum
The Spirit of Leithers
The Wee Museum of Memory
Trinity Apse
Trinity House
Writers' Museum

Libraries in Balerno

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Advocates Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Artiscience Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Burntisland Library0.0
Cameron Smail Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Central Children's Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Colinton Library0.0
Corstorphine Library0.0
Cowdenbeath Library0.0
Craigmillar Library0.0
Currie Library0.0
Dalgety Bay Library0.0
Danderhall Library0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Edinburgh College of Art Library0.0
Edinburgh Law School Library0.0
Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Library0.0
Edinburgh University Library0.0
Fountainbridge Library0.0
Gilmerton Library0.0
Granton Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Jennie Lee Library0.0
Kinghorn Library0.0
Kirkcaldy Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Lasswade Library0.0
Leith Public Library0.0
Library of Mistakes0.0
Loanhead Library0.0
Map Library0.0
McDonald Road Library0.0
Moray House Library0.0
Moredun Library0.0
Morningside Library0.0
National Library of Scotland0.0
New College Library0.0
Newington Library0.0
Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Oxgangs Library0.0
Peebles Library0.0
Piershill Library0.0
Playfair Library0.0
Portobello Library0.0
Ratho Library0.0
RBGE Herbarium & Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Scottish Poetry Library0.0
Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC)0.0
Sighthill Library0.0
Signet Library0.0
South Neighbourhood Office and Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
Stockbridge Library0.0
Templehall Library0.0
The Drumbrae Library Hub0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Wester Hailes Library0.0
Windmill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Balerno

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Grassmarket Market
Grassmarket Market
Kirkcaldy Farmers Market
Leith Market
Leith Market
Stockbridge Market
Stockbridge Market
The Pitt
The Pitt
Tron Kirk Market
Tron Kirk Market

Restaurants in Balerno

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dhaba36
Nat A Napoli
The Grey Horse

Cafes in Balerno

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Breakout Currie
The Mill

Castles in Balerno

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bavelaw Castle

Dentists in Balerno

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artis Dental & Implant Studio

Veterinaries in Balerno

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ICR Vets

Golf Courses in Balerno

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Course

Breweries in Balerno

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Barney's Beer
Barney's Beer
BellField Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Freewheelin' Brewery Co.
Krafty Brew
Krafty Brew
Newbarns Brewery
Newbarns Brewery
Pilot
Pilot

Stadiums & Teams in Balerno

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balerno

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Balerno

51 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A&E
ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic
Active Clinics
Allingham Physiotherapy
Ballenden House
Blackford Clinic
Brougham Foot Clinic
Bruntsfield Chiropractic Clinic
Castle Craig Hospital
City Chiropractic
Corstorphine Footcare
Crew 2000
Dance Podiatry/Chiropody
Dermal Clinic
Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic
Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery
Edinburgh Rehab Centre
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic
Este Medical Group
Ferry Road Foot Clinic
Fertility & Reproductive Endocrine Unit
Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept.
Lothian Optometry Teach & Treat (LOTT)
Lothian Sexual Health
Marchhall Centre
Meadowside Health Clinic
Minor Injuries Unit
Morningside Chiropractic
NHS Vaccination Centre
Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic
OPD1
OPD2
OPD3
OPD4
OPD5
OPD6
Pennywell Resource Centre
Pódia
Portobello Foot Care
Portobello Health Hub
Pregnancy Support Unit
Randolph Crescent Hostel
Spittal Street Clinic
Stockbridge Clinic
The Chiropractic Clinic
The Goddess Clinic
The MOLE Clinic
The Salt Cave
Trinity Podiatry
Victoria Medical Practice
Wight Chiropractic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balerno

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Balerno Parish Church
St Mungo's Episcopal Church
St Mungos Ministry Centre

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 Balerno

What is the population of Balerno?

Balerno has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Balerno expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,825, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $374,819 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,371 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Balerno?

Balerno has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balerno?

Balerno has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,054. There are 546 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balerno?

The median home value in Balerno is $374,819. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,371. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Balerno?

50.0% of adults in Balerno 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 Balerno?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

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