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Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Fraserburgh is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 13,140. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
13,140 Population 4/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,443 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,443 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$257,317 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,140
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,443
Per Capita$55,443
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$257,317
Rent$1,386
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,256

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

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

Community

Population13,140
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates57.6874°, -2.0184°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$55,443
Median Age40.6 years

About Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 13,140. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Fraserburgh has a population of 13,140 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 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.

Population

13,140
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3,274.5mi²
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

Fraserburgh vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Fraserburgh is $55,443, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,443 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,196 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fraserburgh vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,443
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,443
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Fraserburgh is $257,317, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,256 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$257,317
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units5,256

Property Tax

Climate in Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 925 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.3°C / 41°F 1.6° / 9.9° 68.7
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 10.3° 65.7
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F 1.7° / 11.4° 66.7
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F 2.3° / 12.4° 55.3
May 9.6°C / 49°F 4.9° / 15.1° 60.9
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 18.6° 58.0
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 9.5° / 19.6° 85.1
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 19.7° 67.4
Sep 12.9°C / 55°F 8.4° / 18.9° 65.8
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.7° 116.3
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 3.9° / 13° 93.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 2.2° / 10.9° 121.6
Fraserburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates57.6874°N, 2.0184°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (May) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Fraserburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (1.9").

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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 Density4/sq mi
Total Area3,274.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Colleges & Universities in Fraserburgh

Institution Type Founded Website
Macduff Learning Centre College

Schools in Fraserburgh

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fraserburgh South Park School
Fraserburgh Academy
Westfield School
Lochpots Primary School
Fraserburgh North School
St Andrews Primary School
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Radio Stations near Fraserburgh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fraserburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Arbuthnot Museum
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
Maud Railway Museum
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Peterhead Prison Museum

Hotels in Fraserburgh

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Findlay's
Heath Hill Hotel
The Saltoun Inn

Restaurants in Fraserburgh

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagendras

Cafes in Fraserburgh

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Cafanns
Cheers
Nooks & Crannies
Old Parish Church Center Coffee Lounge
Solid Rock Cafe
Symposium Coffee House
The Pear Tree Coffee House and Bistro
Tiger Hill Cafe

Theatres in Fraserburgh

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalrymple Hall

Monuments in Fraserburgh

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross
Saltoun Place Fountain

Castles in Fraserburgh

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairnbulg Castle

Bus Stations in Fraserburgh

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #467817453

Gas Stations in Fraserburgh

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
GB #2002366208
Shell

Banks in Fraserburgh

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
Santander

Golf Courses in Fraserburgh

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunes Golf Centre
Fraserburgh Golf Club

Breweries in Fraserburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BrewDog

Stadiums & Teams in Fraserburgh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fraserburgh

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fraserburgh

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hatton AirstripSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
Longside AirfieldSmall Airport
Netherley Private AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Whiterashes Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fraserburgh

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fraserburgh Post Office
St. Modans Place Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fraserburgh

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembly of God
Fraserburgh Baptist Church
Fraserburgh South Parish Church
Fraserburgh United Reformed Church
Fraserburgh West Parish Church
Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Drostan's
Rathen West Parish Church
The Salvation Army - Fraserburgh
The Scottish Episcopal Church of Saint Peter

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

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 Fraserburgh

What is the population of Fraserburgh?

Fraserburgh has a population of 13,140 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Fraserburgh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,443, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $257,317 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fraserburgh?

Fraserburgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Fraserburgh?

Fraserburgh has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 1,196 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fraserburgh?

The median home value in Fraserburgh is $257,317. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Fraserburgh?

50.0% of adults in Fraserburgh 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 Fraserburgh?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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