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East Calder, United Kingdom
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East Calder is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,710. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About East Calder
East Calder is a village located in West Lothian, Scotland, about one mile east of Mid Calder and one mile west of Wilkieston. It forms part of 'the Calders, three small neighbouring communities situated west of Edinburgh and south of the town of Livingston.
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| Population | 4,710 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8919°, -3.4637° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,970 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About East Calder
East Calder is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,710. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
East Calder vs United Kingdom Average
Income: East Calder vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,970 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,970 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 429 |
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 | $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
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,884 |
Property Tax
Climate in East Calder
East Calder 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 | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8919°N, 3.4637°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
East Calder 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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Total Area | 182.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in East Calder
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Calder Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Paul's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Calderwood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near East Calder
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | 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 East Calder
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 | ||||
| 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 East Calder
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balerno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balgreen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burntisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Smail Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corstorphine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowdenbeath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Currie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalgety Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fountainbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Granton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Jennie Lee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkliston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxgangs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratho Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC) | 0.0 | |||||
| Sighthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Queensferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Drumbrae Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wester Hailes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in East Calder
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balerno Farmer's Market | |||||
| The Pitt | |||||
| The Pitt |
Cafes in East Calder
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in East Calder
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in East Calder
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in East Calder
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in East Calder
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory | ||||
| Edinburgh Beer Factory |
Stadiums & Teams in East Calder
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near East Calder
34 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 |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane 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 |
| Midlem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm 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 |
| Strathaven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in East Calder
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| East Calder Post Office |
Treatment Centers in East Calder
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic | ||
| Active Clinics | ||
| Allingham Physiotherapy | ||
| Castle Craig Hospital | ||
| Corstorphine Footcare | ||
| Dance Podiatry/Chiropody | ||
| Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic | ||
| Minor Injuries Unit | ||
| Pennywell Resource Centre | ||
| The Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Wight Chiropractic Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in East Calder
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirknewton and East Calder Parish Church | |
| St. Theresa's |
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What is the population of East Calder?
East Calder has a population of 4,710 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 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 East Calder 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 East Calder?
East Calder 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 East Calder?
East Calder 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 429 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in East Calder?
The median home value in East Calder is $281,823. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,274. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in East Calder?
50.0% of adults in East Calder 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 East Calder?
90% of residents speak only English at home.