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Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Bridge of Allan is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,320. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,320 Population 30/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,320 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,320 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$294,677 home value, $1,383/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan, also known colloquially as Bofa, is a former spa town in the Stirling council area in Scotland, just north of the city of Stirling.

People

Population5,320
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,320
Per Capita$55,320
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$294,677
Rent$1,383
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,128

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

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

Community

Population5,320
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates56.1540°, -3.9463°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)
Median Household Income$55,320
Median Age40.6 years

About Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,320. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bridge of Allan has a population of 5,320 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 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

5,320
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
177.5mi²
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

Bridge of Allan vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bridge of Allan is $55,320, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,064, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 484 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bridge of Allan vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,320
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,320
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)484

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Bridge of Allan is $294,677, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,383 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,128 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$294,677
5% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,383
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,128

Property Tax

Bridge of Allan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates56.1540°N, 3.9463°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 133 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 29 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 119 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 31 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 130 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 86 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 11 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 121 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 97 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 30 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
August 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Bridge of Allan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") 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 Density30/sq mi
Total Area177.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Bridge of Allan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cornton Primary School
Bridge of Allan Primary
Fairview International School
Wallace High School
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Radio Stations near Bridge of Allan

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio MP3 192 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
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bridge of Allan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alloa Tower
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum
Auld Kirk Museum
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Callendar House
Colzium Museum
Cultybraggan Camp
Cultybraggan Camp Museum
Cumbernauld Museum
Dunblane Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
John Cowanes Hospital
Kilsyth Museum
Leighton Library
Menstrie Castle
Polmaise Colliery Museum
Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Stirling Old Town Jail
The Bastion & Thieves Pot
The Dunmore Pineapple
The Library of Innerpeffray

Libraries in Bridge of Allan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Auchterarder Library0.0
Bannockburn Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Bridge of Allan Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Cowie Library0.0
Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
Denny Library0.0
Doune Library0.0
Dunblane Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Kilsyth Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Larbert Library0.0
Leighton Library0.0
Lenzie Library0.0
Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Plean Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
Speirs Centre0.0
Stirling Library0.0
William Patrick Library0.0

Hotels in Bridge of Allan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stirling Court Hotel

Restaurants in Bridge of Allan

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIAO
Corrieri's Cafe
Five Rivers
Friend Of Mine
La Cucina
Rana's
The Grill by HW
The Red Herring

Cafes in Bridge of Allan

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gannochy Sports Hall Cafe
HMP Cornton Vale Family Help Hub
Legends Coffee House
Scran
Starbucks
The Allanwater Cafe
The Best Gelato Co
The Hideaway Cafe
Wee Timorous Beastie Cafe

Cinemas in Bridge of Allan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McRobert

Theatres in Bridge of Allan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McRobert

Monuments in Bridge of Allan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Wallace Monument

Dentists in Bridge of Allan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airthrey Park Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Bridge of Allan

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Tails Veterinary Practice

Train Stations in Bridge of Allan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge of Allan

Golf Courses in Bridge of Allan

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridge of Allan Golf Club
University of Stirling - Airthrey Golf Club

Breweries in Bridge of Allan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allanwater Brewery
Harviestoun Brewery Ltd
Williams Bros. Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Bridge of Allan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bridge of Allan

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 Bridge of Allan

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Benston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Atholl AirfieldSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bridge of Allan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Stirling University Drop + Collect

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridge of Allan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bridge of Allan parish church
Cornton Baptist Church
Lecropt Kirk Parish Church
Logie Kirk
St Saviour's Scottish episcopal 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 Bridge of Allan

What is the population of Bridge of Allan?

Bridge of Allan has a population of 5,320 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Bridge of Allan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,320, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $294,677 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bridge of Allan?

Bridge of Allan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bridge of Allan?

Bridge of Allan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,064. There are 484 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bridge of Allan?

The median home value in Bridge of Allan is $294,677. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,383. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Bridge of Allan?

50.0% of adults in Bridge of Allan 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 Bridge of Allan?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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