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Broxburn, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Broxburn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 15,360. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
15,360 Population 84/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 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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People

Population15,360
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density84/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 Units6,144

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)

Education

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

Community

Population15,360
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates55.9342°, -3.4713°
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 Broxburn

Broxburn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 15,360. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 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.

Broxburn has a population of 15,360 with a density of 84 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

15,360
Total Population
84
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

Broxburn vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Broxburn 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 1,398 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Broxburn vs United Kingdom

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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)1,398

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Broxburn 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 6,144 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 Units6,144

Property Tax

Climate in Broxburn

Broxburn 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
Broxburn 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 230 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

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates55.9342°N, 3.4713°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

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 64 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 93 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 66 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 123 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 48 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 122 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 136 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 65 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 96 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) 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

Broxburn 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 Density84/sq mi
Total Area182.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Broxburn

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broxburn Academy
Broxburn Primary School
Kirkhill Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School
Uphall Primary School
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Radio Stations near Broxburn

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound 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 Broxburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdour Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Burntisland Heritage Exhibition
Culross Palace
Dollar Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Heart of Midlothian Museum
Heriot Watt Museum
Inchcolm Museum
Kinneil Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Museum of Communication
Museum of Scottish Railways
Queensferry Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
The Maltings
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Broxburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Benarty Libary0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Burntisland Library0.0
Cameron Smail Library0.0
Cardenden Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Colinton Library0.0
Corstorphine Library0.0
Cowdenbeath Library0.0
Currie Library0.0
Dalgety Bay Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Granton Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Jennie Lee Library0.0
Kelty Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Oxgangs Library0.0
Ratho Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC)0.0
Sighthill Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
The Drumbrae Library Hub0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Wester Hailes Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Broxburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
The Pitt
The Pitt

Hotels in Broxburn

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buchan Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Broxburn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bravo
Giannino's italian restaurant

Cafes in Broxburn

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Express
Dotty's Sandwich and Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Yoyo Yum's

Train Stations in Broxburn

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drumshoreland
Laird's Halt
Memorial Halt

Gas Stations in Broxburn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Broxburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Broxburn

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Broxburn

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kingsmuir AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains 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 Broxburn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Broxburn Post Office

Treatment Centers in Broxburn

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic
Allingham Physiotherapy
Corstorphine Footcare
Dance Podiatry/Chiropody
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic
Minor Injuries Unit
Pennywell Resource Centre
Wight Chiropractic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Broxburn

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Broxburn Baptist Church
Broxburn Parish Church
SS John Cantius and Nicholas
St Machan
St. Nicholas

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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 Broxburn

What is the population of Broxburn?

Broxburn has a population of 15,360 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 84 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 Broxburn 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 Broxburn?

Broxburn 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 Broxburn?

Broxburn 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 1,398 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Broxburn?

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

How are the schools in Broxburn?

50.0% of adults in Broxburn 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 Broxburn?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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