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Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
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Cumbernauld is a mid-size city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 51,610. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 51,610 |
| Population Density | 206 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9469°, -3.9905° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $52,159 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 51,610. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cumbernauld vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Cumbernauld vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,159 |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,003 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,697 |
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 | $188,236 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 20,644 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 250.1 sq mi (647.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9469°N, 3.9905°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Cumbernauld has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 250.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Cumbernauld
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forth Valley College - Stirling Campus | College | - | , |
| Raploch Community Campus | University | - | , |
| University of Stirling | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Cumbernauld
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Condorrat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baird Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cumbernauld Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Lucy's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ravenswood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Redburn School | - | - | - | - |
| Kildrum Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carbrain Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Margaret of Scotland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abronhill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Greenfaulds High School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glencryan School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cumbernauld
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 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 Cumbernauld
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Auld Kirk Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| David Livingstone Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kilsyth Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Low Parks Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Motherwell Heritage Centre | ||||
| National Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| People's Palace | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Provand's Lordship | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple |
Libraries in Cumbernauld
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Baillieston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barmulloch Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blantyre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgeton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambuslang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemilk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dennistoun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Doune Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Kilbride Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glasgow Women's Libraryü | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenhills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Town House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilsyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larkhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lennoxtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenzie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library @ The Bridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riddrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shettleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Springburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Leonards Library & Community Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Stepps Cultural Centre & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uddingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Strathclyde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Patrick Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cumbernauld
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Barras East End Studios | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Blochairn Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Bridgeton Cross Retail Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | |||||
| InShopz | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| Marketland | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| McIver's Markets | |||||
| The New Market | |||||
| The Square Yard |
Hotels in Cumbernauld
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cumbernauld
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cumbernauld
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cumbernauld
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cumbernauld
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cumbernauld
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cumbernauld
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cumbernauld
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cumbernauld
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cumbernauld
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cumbernauld
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cumbernauld
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Drygate | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Cumbernauld
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cumbernauld
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 Cumbernauld
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cumbernauld
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Condorrat Post Office | |
| Cumbernauld Village Post Office | |
| Lochinvar Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Cumbernauld
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calton Athletic Recovery Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cumbernauld
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abronhill Parish Church | |
| Apostolic church | |
| Condorrat Parish Church | |
| Cumbernauld Free Church | |
| Cumbernauld Old Parish Church | |
| Cumbernauld United Reformed Church | |
| Freedom Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Mossknowe Gospel Hall | |
| Our Lady & St Helen's RC Church | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Lucy's Catholic Church | |
| St Mungo's Parish Church | |
| St. Joseph's Church | |
| Struthers Pentecostal Church |
Explore Near Cumbernauld
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Cumbernauld
55 places within 15 km
- • Auchendavy Roman Fort
- • Bantaskin Wall
- • Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse
- • Bar Hill Roman Fort
- • Carrick Stone
- + 17 more
- • Bedlay Castle
- • Castlecary Castle
- • Colzium Castle
- • Sir John De Graham's Castle
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- • Antonine Wall
- + 24 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cumbernauld
What is the population of Cumbernauld?
Cumbernauld has a population of 51,610 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 250.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Cumbernauld expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,159, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $188,236 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Cumbernauld?
Cumbernauld 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 Cumbernauld?
Cumbernauld has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,003. There are 4,697 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cumbernauld?
The median home value in Cumbernauld is $188,236. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,304. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Cumbernauld?
50.0% of adults in Cumbernauld 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 Cumbernauld?
90% of residents speak only English at home.