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Bathgate, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Bathgate is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 21,070. Elevation: 463 ft (141 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
21,070 Population 116/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,970 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,970 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$281,823 home value, $1,274/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,070
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,970
Per Capita$50,970
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$281,823
Rent$1,274
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units8,428

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation463 ft (141 m)

Education

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

Community

Population21,070
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates55.9020°, -3.6440°
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$50,970
Median Age40.6 years

About Bathgate

Bathgate is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 21,070. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 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.

Bathgate has a population of 21,070 with a density of 116 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 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

21,070
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
182.1mi²
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

Bathgate vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bathgate is $50,970, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,970 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $980, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,917 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bathgate vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,970
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,970
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,917

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Bathgate is $281,823, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,274 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,428 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,823
0% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,274
10% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units8,428

Property Tax

Climate in Bathgate

Bathgate 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
Bathgate 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 463 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

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates55.9020°N, 3.6440°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 56 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 58 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 115 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 42 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 149 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 111 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 137 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 57 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 93 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Bathgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.4").

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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 Density116/sq mi
Total Area182.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Bathgate

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's Primary School
Windyknowe Primary School
Bathgate Academy
Boghall Primary School
St Columba's Primary School
Simpson Primary School
Balbardie Primary School
Moore House School
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Radio Stations near Bathgate

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio MP3 128 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio 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
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bathgate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Blackridge Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Callendar House
Culross Palace
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Kinneil Museum
Lanark Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Menstrie Castle
Museum of Scottish Railways
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Robert Owen's House
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Shotts Heritage Centre
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Bathgate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Almondbank Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Hotels in Bathgate

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairn Hotel Bathgate
Kaim Park Hotel
Simpson Hotel

Restaurants in Bathgate

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balbairdie Hotel
Dragon Palace
El Torro Gaucho
Fresco Eatalian Tarratoria
Heritage
Neelam
The Cottage
The Panda
Vim & Vigour

Cafes in Bathgate

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Cafe
Cafe Bar 1912
Cafe Cosy Corner
Cappadocia
Costa
Costa
Dnisi
Leonardo
Starbucks
The Bus Stop
The Coffee Club

Theatres in Bathgate

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regal Community Theatre

Clinics in Bathgate

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bathgate Foot Clinic
Boghall Community Wellbeing Hub
Premier Podiatry

Dentists in Bathgate

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bathgate Dental Practice
GB #266587735
M-brace Orthodontics
South Bridge Street Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Bathgate

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Riverside Veterinary Practice

Train Stations in Bathgate

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bathgate

Gas Stations in Bathgate

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boghall Service Station
BP
Morrisons
Tesco

Gyms in Bathgate

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fighter's Hive
The Barbell

Golf Courses in Bathgate

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bathgate Golf Course
Bathgate Golf Course

Breweries in Bathgate

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Bathgate

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bathgate

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bathgate

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Benston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bathgate

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bathgate Post Office
Boghall Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bathgate

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bathgate EU United Reformed Church
Bathgate High Parish Church
Boghall Parish Church
Sarajia Islamic Center
St Mary's and St Columba's Parish

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Bathgate

What is the population of Bathgate?

Bathgate has a population of 21,070 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Bathgate expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,970, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,823 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,274 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bathgate?

Bathgate 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 Bathgate?

Bathgate has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 1,917 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bathgate?

The median home value in Bathgate is $281,823. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,274. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Bathgate?

50.0% of adults in Bathgate 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 Bathgate?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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