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Coaltown of Balgonie, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Coaltown of Balgonie is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,040. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie is a village of 1,059 people in south central Fife. It is located on the B9130 road, next to the new town of Glenrothes. Coaltown has a Premier shop, a pub, a bowling green, a village hall, an undertakers, and a garage. There is a playpark for children beside the primary school. Opposite the school is the football pitch for local team, Balgonie Scotia AFC.
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| Population | 1,040 |
| Population Density | 337 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.1847°, -3.1258° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,420 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,040. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Coaltown of Balgonie vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Coaltown of Balgonie vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,420 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 95 |
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 | $212,855 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,236 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 416 |
Property Tax
Climate in Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1847°N, 3.1258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Coaltown of Balgonie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaltown of Balgonie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Coaltown of Balgonie
12 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 | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | — | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Coaltown of Balgonie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Aberdour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Adam Smith Heritage Centre | ||||
| Anatomical Museum | ||||
| Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre | ||||
| Buckhaven Museum | ||||
| Burntisland Heritage Exhibition | ||||
| Coastal Centre Exhibition | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| Dynamic Earth | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| Heart of Midlothian Museum | ||||
| HMY Britannia | ||||
| Inchcolm Museum | ||||
| Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Laing Museum | ||||
| Methil Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Museum of Abernethy | ||||
| Museum of Childhood | ||||
| Museum of Communication | ||||
| Museum of Edinburgh | ||||
| Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage | ||||
| Museum on the Mound | ||||
| Musselburgh Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Scotland | ||||
| National War Museum | ||||
| Newburgh Heritage Centre | ||||
| One O'Clock Gun Exhibition | ||||
| Prestongrange Mining Museum | ||||
| Prisoners of War Museum | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| St Cecilia's Hall | ||||
| Surgeons' Hall Museums | ||||
| Talbot Rice Gallery | ||||
| The King's Gallery | ||||
| The Maltings | ||||
| The People's Story Museum | ||||
| The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum | ||||
| The Royal Scots Regimental Museum | ||||
| The Spirit of Leithers | ||||
| Trinity Apse | ||||
| Trinity House | ||||
| Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre | ||||
| Writers' Museum |
Libraries in Coaltown of Balgonie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Advocates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Artiscience Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchtermuchty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balgreen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benarty Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buckhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burntisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cadham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corstorphine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowdenbeath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalgety Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh College of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh Law School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkland Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fountainbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ladybank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Leith Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leslie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Mistakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Longniddry Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Map Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McDonald Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methil Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moray House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Musselburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Scotland | 0.0 | |||||
| New College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piershill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playfair Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portobello Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RBGE Herbarium & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothes Halls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scottish Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Signet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templehall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Tranent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coaltown of Balgonie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Farmers' Market | |||||
| Edinburgh Farmers' Market | |||||
| Errol Sunday Market | |||||
| Grassmarket Market | |||||
| Grassmarket Market | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Farmers Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Stockbridge Market | |||||
| Stockbridge Market | |||||
| The Pitt | |||||
| The Pitt | |||||
| Tron Kirk Market | |||||
| Tron Kirk Market |
Hotels in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coaltown of Balgonie
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Coaltown of Balgonie
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Coaltown of Balgonie
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coaltown of Balgonie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Beer | ||||
| Barney's Beer | ||||
| BellField Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Cold Town Brewery | ||||
| Cold Town Brewery | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Pilot | ||||
| Pilot |
Stadiums & Teams in Coaltown of Balgonie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Coaltown of Balgonie
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | — | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | — | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood 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 |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Coaltown Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Coaltown of Balgonie
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic | ||
| Active Clinics | ||
| Allingham Physiotherapy | ||
| Ballenden House | ||
| Brougham Foot Clinic | ||
| Bruntsfield Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| City Chiropractic | ||
| Corstorphine Footcare | ||
| Crew 2000 | ||
| Dance Podiatry/Chiropody | ||
| Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Rehab Centre | ||
| Este Medical Group | ||
| Ferry Road Foot Clinic | ||
| Gateway to Recovery Clinic | ||
| Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept. | ||
| Lothian Optometry Teach & Treat (LOTT) | ||
| Lothian Sexual Health | ||
| Marchhall Centre | ||
| Meadowside Health Clinic | ||
| Minor Injuries Unit | ||
| NHS Vaccination Centre | ||
| Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic | ||
| Pennywell Resource Centre | ||
| Pódia | ||
| Portobello Foot Care | ||
| Portobello Health Hub | ||
| Randolph Crescent Hostel | ||
| Spittal Street Clinic | ||
| Stockbridge Clinic | ||
| The Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| The Goddess Clinic | ||
| The MOLE Clinic | ||
| The Salt Cave | ||
| Trinity Podiatry | ||
| Victoria Medical Practice | ||
| Wight Chiropractic Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coaltown of Balgonie
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Coaltown of Balgonie United Reformed Church |
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What is the population of Coaltown of Balgonie?
Coaltown of Balgonie has a population of 1,040 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 337 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Coaltown of Balgonie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Coaltown of Balgonie?
Coaltown of Balgonie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Coaltown of Balgonie?
Coaltown of Balgonie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 95 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Coaltown of Balgonie?
The median home value in Coaltown of Balgonie is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Coaltown of Balgonie?
50.0% of adults in Coaltown of Balgonie 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 Coaltown of Balgonie?
90% of residents speak only English at home.