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Hawick, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Hawick is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 14,050. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,050 Population 6/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,672 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,672 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$231,037 home value, $1,067/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,050
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,672
Per Capita$42,672
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$231,037
Rent$1,067
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,620

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation381 ft (116 m)

Education

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

Community

Population14,050
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Coordinates55.4227°, -2.7867°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,672
Median Age40.6 years

About Hawick

Hawick is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 14,050. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hawick has a population of 14,050 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,223.2 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

14,050
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
2,223.2mi²
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

Hawick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hawick is $42,672, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,672. The average weekly wage is $821, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,279 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hawick vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,672
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,672
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,279

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Hawick is $231,037, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,067 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,620 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,037
18% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,067
8% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units5,620

Property Tax

Climate in Hawick

Hawick has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 4.9° 206.8
Feb 3°C / 37°F 0.3° / 5.7° 170.0
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 1° / 7.8° 146.7
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.7° 102.4
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14° 102.9
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.4° 111.2
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.1° 128.6
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 145.4
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.2° 132.4
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 5.1° / 11.5° 184.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.8° 190.0
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5.2° 204.9
Hawick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area2,223.2 sq mi (5,758.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates55.4227°N, 2.7867°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 65 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 133 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 132 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 118 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 73 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 132 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Hawick has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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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 Density6/sq mi
Total Area2,223.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Colleges & Universities in Hawick

Institution Type Founded Website
Borders College - Galashiels Campus College - ,
Borders College - Newtown St Boswells Campus College - ,
Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders Campus University - ,
Scottish Borders Campus University - ,

Schools in Hawick

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stirches Primary School - - - -
Wilton Primary School - - - -
Burnfoot Community School - - - -
Drumlanrig St Cuthbert's Primary School - - - -
Hawick High School - - - -
Trinity Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hawick

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3
TD1 Radio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hawick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Commendator's House Museum
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
Hawick Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Mary Queen Of Scots' Visitors Centre
Old Gala House
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Trimontium Museum

Libraries in Hawick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Earlston Library0.0
Galashiels Library0.0
Hawick Library0.0
Jedburgh Library0.0
Melrose Library0.0

Hotels in Hawick

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balcary House Hotel
Mansfield House Hotel

Restaurants in Hawick

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

@ The Riversedge
Adam's Kitchen
Amarone Thistle
Bamboo Box
Brodies Restaurant
Buon Appetito
Hozan
JJ Xpress
Laughing Buddha Restaurant
Locanda Romana
NAM Palace
New Lam Wah 新南华
Nightsafe Bistro
Pavilion Cafe
Punjabi Grill
Santa Marina
Sultaans Contemporary Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Hawick

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee End
Costa
Damascus Drum
Eastfield Mills Coffee Shop
Espresso Library
Renas Cafe
Wilton Lodge Cafe

Cinemas in Hawick

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawick Film and Video Club
Heart of Hawick Cinema

Monuments in Hawick

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ca' Knowe
Colterscleuch Monument
Mercat Cross
The Horse

Castles in Hawick

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branxholme Castle
Goldielands Tower
Stobs Castle

Clinics in Hawick

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delooze Hearing
Hawick Health Centre
Teviot Day Service

Dentists in Hawick

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GK Dental
Hawick Dental Centre
North Bridge Dental, altroviso

Veterinaries in Hawick

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawick Veterinary Practice
Roadhouse Vets

Bus Stations in Hawick

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mart Street Bus Stance

Gas Stations in Hawick

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Weensland Road
MFG Hawick Morrisons
Sainsbury's

Banks in Hawick

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Gyms in Hawick

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freestyle Fitness Borders
Think-Fitness
TLC Gym

Golf Courses in Hawick

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawick Golf Course

Breweries in Hawick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tempest Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Hawick

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hawick

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hawick

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burnfoot Post Office
Dickson Street Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawick

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burnfoot Parish Church
Cavers and Kirkton Parish Church
Hawick Baptist Church
Hawick Congregational Church
Hawick Elim Community Church
Hawick Kingdom Hall
Kirkton Parish Church
Roberton Church
St Cuthbert's Episcopal Church
St Mary and David's
St Mary's & Old Church
Teviot Parish Church
The Salvation Army - Hawick
Trinity Church
Wilton Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hawick

What is the population of Hawick?

Hawick has a population of 14,050 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,223.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Hawick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,672, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,037 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hawick?

Hawick has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.

How is the job market in Hawick?

Hawick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $821. There are 1,279 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hawick?

The median home value in Hawick is $231,037. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,067. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Hawick?

50.0% of adults in Hawick 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 Hawick?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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