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Insch, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Insch is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,320. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,320 Population 1/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,443 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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About Insch

Insch

Insch is a village in the Garioch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 28 miles (45 km) from the city of Aberdeen.

People

Population2,320
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/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 Units928

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,320
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates57.3427°, -2.6132°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$55,443
Median Age40.6 years

About Insch

Insch is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,320. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 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 30.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Insch has a population of 2,320 with a density of 1 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

2,320
Total Population
1
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

Insch vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Insch 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 211 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Insch vs United Kingdom

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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)211

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Insch 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 928 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 Units928

Property Tax

Climate in Insch

Insch has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Insch 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 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 423 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 Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates57.3427°N, 2.6132°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 75 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Insch has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area3,274.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Insch

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Insch School
Premnay School
Oyne School
Old Rayne School
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Radio Stations near Insch

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio North Angus MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Insch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
Alford Valley Railway
Carnegie Inverurie Museum
Garioch Heritage Centre
Grampian Transport Museum
Insch Connection Museum
The Bus Collection At Alford

Libraries in Insch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brander Building0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Insch Library0.0
Kemnay Library0.0

Hotels in Insch

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pittodrie House Hotel
The Commercial Hotel

Restaurants in Insch

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mint

Cafes in Insch

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drop Dead Vintage Parlour
Morgan Mcveighs

Monuments in Insch

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market Cross

Castles in Insch

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunnideer Castle
Harthill Castle
Leslie Castle
Lickleyhead Castle

Train Stations in Insch

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Insch

Golf Courses in Insch

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Insch Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Insch

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Insch

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
RAF LossiemouthLMOMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easterton Glider FieldSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hatton AirstripSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Longside AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Netherley Private AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Viewfield AirstripSmall Airport
Whiterashes Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Insch

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Insch Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Insch

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Insch Parish Church
St. Drostan's Episcopal Church

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 Insch

What is the population of Insch?

Insch has a population of 2,320 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 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 Insch 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 Insch?

Insch 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 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

How is the job market in Insch?

Insch 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 211 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Insch?

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

How are the schools in Insch?

50.0% of adults in Insch 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 Insch?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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