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Beith, United Kingdom
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Beith is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 6,170. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Beith
Beith is a town in the Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, Scotland approximately 20 miles south-west of Glasgow. The town is situated on the crest of a hill and was known originally as the "Hill o' Beith" after its Court Hill.
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| Population | 6,170 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.7492°, -4.6368° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $51,196 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Beith
Beith is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 6,170. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Beith vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Beith vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,196 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,196 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 561 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $165,301 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,280 |
| 10% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,468 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 732.0 sq mi (1,895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7492°N, 4.6368°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in |
Beith has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 732.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Beith
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beith Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Beith
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Beith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Club | ||||
| Batchelor's Club | ||||
| Big Idea | ||||
| Cartoon Exhibition | ||||
| Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Dundonald Castle Vistor Centre | ||||
| Geilston Garden | ||||
| Greenock Fire Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Kelburn Museum | ||||
| Largs Museum | ||||
| McLean Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| North Ayrshire Heritage Centre | ||||
| Paisley Museum and Art Galleries | ||||
| Renfrew Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop | ||||
| Skelmorlie Secret Bunker Museum | ||||
| Sma' Shot Cottages | ||||
| Weaver's Cottage | ||||
| Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum | ||||
| West Kilbride Museum |
Libraries in Beith
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourtreehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Weir community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalmuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dumbarton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duntocher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erskine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairlie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferguslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Foxbar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irvine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilwinning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochwinnoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neilston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tweedie Hall and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paisley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Renfrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lorimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Troon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watt Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kilbride Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Beith
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market |
Hotels in Beith
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Beith
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Beith
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Beith
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Beith
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Beith
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glenswinton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Beith
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beith Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beith
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beith Parish Church | |
| Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Beith
What is the population of Beith?
Beith has a population of 6,170 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 732.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Beith expensive to live in?
The median household income is $51,196, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $165,301 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Beith?
Beith has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches.
How is the job market in Beith?
Beith has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $985. There are 561 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Beith?
The median home value in Beith is $165,301. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,280. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Beith?
50.0% of adults in Beith 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 Beith?
90% of residents speak only English at home.