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Dalkeith, United Kingdom
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Dalkeith is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 12,720. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 12,720 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8932°, -3.0681° |
| 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 | $52,310 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Dalkeith
Dalkeith is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 12,720. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 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
Dalkeith vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Dalkeith vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,310 |
| 30% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,006 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,158 |
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 | $364,357 |
| 29% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,308 |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 5,088 |
Property Tax
Climate in Dalkeith
Dalkeith 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.
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 | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 202.5 sq mi (524.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8932°N, 3.0681°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Dalkeith has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Total Area | 202.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Dalkeith
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalkeith High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saltersgate School | - | - | - | - |
| St David's RC High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dalkeith Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Woodburn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St David's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| King's Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dalkeith
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | 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 | |
| TD1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dalkeith
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Aberdour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Adam Smith Heritage Centre | ||||
| Anatomical Museum | ||||
| Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre | ||||
| Burntisland Heritage Exhibition | ||||
| Coastal Centre Exhibition | ||||
| Cockburn Geological Museum | ||||
| Dalkeith Museum | ||||
| Dynamic Earth | ||||
| Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Heart of Midlothian Museum | ||||
| HMY Britannia | ||||
| Inchcolm Museum | ||||
| John Buchan Story | ||||
| Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Myreton Motor Museum | ||||
| National Mining Museum Scotland | ||||
| National Museum of Scotland | ||||
| National War Museum | ||||
| One O'Clock Gun Exhibition | ||||
| Peebles Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Prestongrange Mining Museum | ||||
| Prisoners of War Museum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Writers' Museum |
Libraries in Dalkeith
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Advocates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Artiscience Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balgreen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burntisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corstorphine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craigmillar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Currie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalkeith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danderhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh College of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh Law School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fountainbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Waterston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gilmerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lasswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leith Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Mistakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Loanhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longniddry Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Map Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McDonald Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moray House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moredun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morningside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Musselburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Scotland | 0.0 | |||||
| New College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbattle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtongrange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxgangs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peebles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piershill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playfair Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portobello Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RBGE Herbarium & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scottish Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Signet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Neighbourhood Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templehall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Tranent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wester Hailes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dalkeith
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Farmers' Market | |||||
| Edinburgh Farmers' 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 |
Restaurants in Dalkeith
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dalkeith
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dalkeith
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dalkeith
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dalkeith
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dalkeith
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dalkeith
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dalkeith
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dalkeith
| 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 | ||||
| Cross Borders Brewing Co. | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory | ||||
| Freewheelin' Brewery Co. | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Pilot | ||||
| Pilot |
Stadiums & Teams in Dalkeith
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dalkeith
32 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 |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem 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 |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Dalkeith
51 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A&E | ||
| ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic | ||
| Active Clinics | ||
| Allingham Physiotherapy | ||
| Ballenden House | ||
| Blackford Clinic | ||
| Brougham Foot Clinic | ||
| Bruntsfield Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| City Chiropractic | ||
| Corstorphine Footcare | ||
| Crew 2000 | ||
| Dance Podiatry/Chiropody | ||
| Dermal Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery | ||
| Edinburgh Rehab Centre | ||
| Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic | ||
| Este Medical Group | ||
| Ferry Road Foot Clinic | ||
| Fertility & Reproductive Endocrine Unit | ||
| Gateway to Recovery Clinic | ||
| Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept. | ||
| Lothian Optometry Teach & Treat (LOTT) | ||
| Lothian Sexual Health | ||
| Marchhall Centre | ||
| Meadowside Health Clinic | ||
| Minor Injuries Unit | ||
| Morningside Chiropractic | ||
| NHS Vaccination Centre | ||
| Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic | ||
| OPD1 | ||
| OPD2 | ||
| OPD3 | ||
| OPD4 | ||
| OPD5 | ||
| OPD6 | ||
| Pennywell Resource Centre | ||
| Pódia | ||
| Portobello Foot Care | ||
| Portobello Health Hub | ||
| Pregnancy Support Unit | ||
| 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 Dalkeith
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dalkeith Baptist Church | |
| Newbattle Parish Church | |
| St David's | |
| St John's and Kings Park Parish Church | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Nicholas Buccleuch |
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What is the population of Dalkeith?
Dalkeith has a population of 12,720 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 202.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Dalkeith expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,310, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,357 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Dalkeith?
Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith?
Dalkeith has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,006. There are 1,158 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dalkeith?
The median home value in Dalkeith is $364,357. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,308. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Dalkeith?
50.0% of adults in Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith?
90% of residents speak only English at home.