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Bo’ness, United Kingdom
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Bo’ness is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 14,910. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 14,910 |
| Population Density | 6,483 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0167°, -3.6167° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Bo’ness
Bo’ness is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 14,910. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bo’ness vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bo’ness vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,357 |
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 | $54,171 |
| 81% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 5,964 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bo’ness
Bo’ness 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0167°N, 3.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Bo’ness has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6,483/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Bo’ness
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinneil Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Deanburn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bo'ness Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bo'ness Public Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bo’ness
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 Bo’ness
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Forth Bridges Light House Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Queensferry Museum | ||||
| Scottish Vintage Bus Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Bo’ness
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Duloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinross Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkliston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Queensferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Bo’ness
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bo’ness
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bo’ness
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bo’ness
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bo’ness
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bo’ness
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bo’ness
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bo’ness
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bo’ness
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bo’ness
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bo’ness
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bo’ness
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bo’ness
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bo’ness
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Bo’ness
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bo’ness
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small 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 |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bo’ness
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Maidenpark Post Office | |
| Newtown Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bo’ness
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bo'ness Baptist Church | |
| Bo'ness Old Kirk | |
| Carriden Parish Church | |
| Craigmailen United Free Church | |
| Kinneil Church Ruins | |
| Riverview Church | |
| St Andrew's Parish Church | |
| St Catharine's Church | |
| St Mary of the Assumption Church | |
| The Salvation Army - Bo'ness |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bo’ness?
Bo’ness has a population of 14,910 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6,483 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Bo’ness expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bo’ness?
Bo’ness 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 Bo’ness?
Bo’ness has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,357 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bo’ness?
The median home value in Bo’ness is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Bo’ness?
50.0% of adults in Bo’ness 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 Bo’ness?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.