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Bushmills, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Bushmills is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,309. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,309 Population 1/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bushmills

Bushmills

Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had a population of 1,247 in the 2021 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century. It is home to the Old Bushmills Distillery, which produces Irish whiskey, and is near the Giant's Causeway.

People

Population1,309
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units524

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,309
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates55.2049°, -6.5192°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Bushmills

Bushmills is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,309. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bushmills has a population of 1,309 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 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. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,309
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,043.6mi²
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

Bushmills vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bushmills is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 119 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bushmills vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Bushmills is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 524 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units524

Property Tax

Bushmills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.2049°N, 6.5192°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 100 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 100 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Bushmills has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.5").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,043.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Bushmills

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dunluce School
Bushmills Primary School
Ballytober Primary School
Dunseverick Primary School
Straidbilly Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bushmills

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bushmills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballymoney Museum
Coastal Zone
Coleraine Museum
Garvagh Museum

Libraries in Bushmills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballymoney Library0.0
Coleraine Library0.0
Garvagh Library0.0
Portrush Library0.0
Portstewart Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bushmills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlecroft Square
Indoor Market

Hotels in Bushmills

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Causeway Hotel
Drum Gate Lodge
Molly's Cottage
The Bushmills Inn

Restaurants in Bushmills

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Distillers Arms
Gray’s
Lornas Kitchen
Tartine
The Bushmills Inn

Cafes in Bushmills

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bilberry Mill
Market Square
Mike's Coffee Shop

Castles in Bushmills

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunluce Castle

Train Stations in Bushmills

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bushmills
Giant's Causeway

Gas Stations in Bushmills

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balleyness service station
GB #1187591050
GB #813924097

Golf Courses in Bushmills

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bushfoot Golf Club
Gracehill Golf Club

Breweries in Bushmills

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lacada Brewing Co-Op

Airports Near Bushmills

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Islay AirportILYMedium Airport
AltamuskinSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnamanagh AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Knockrome AirstripSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Slemish AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bushmills

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bushmills Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bushmills

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Roddens

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bushmills

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Giant's Causeway and Causeway CoastNatural1986

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bushmills

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Billy Church
Bushmills Presbyterian Church
Dunluce Presbyterian Church
Dunseverick Baptist Church
Dunseverick Church
Mosside Presbyterian Church
St John the Baptist
Toberdoney Presbyterian

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bushmills

Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast
Natural · inscribed 1986
The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. The dramatic sight has inspired legends of ...

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 Bushmills

What is the population of Bushmills?

Bushmills has a population of 1,309 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Bushmills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bushmills?

Bushmills has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.

How is the job market in Bushmills?

Bushmills 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 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bushmills?

The median home value in Bushmills is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Bushmills?

50.0% of adults in Bushmills 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 Bushmills?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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