Kirkliston, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Kirkliston is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,740. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

4,740 Population 39/sq mi density

121 ft Elevation 37 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

47.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

$54,825 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,825 median income, 4.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$374,819 home value, $1,371/mo rent

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Kirkliston

Kirkliston is a village and parish to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, historically within the county of West Lothian but now within the City of Edinburgh council area limits. It lies on high ground immediately north of a northward loop of the Almond, on the old road between Edinburgh and Linlithgow, having a crossroads with the road from Newbridge to Queensferry and beyond to Fife. The B800 is variously named Path Brae, High Street, Station Road, and Queensferry Road as it passes through the town. The B9080 is named Main Street and Stirling Road as it passes through.

People

Population4,740

Median Age40.6 yrs

Density39/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

Median Income$54,825

Per Capita$54,825

Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C+

Home Value$374,819

Rent$1,371

Ownership65.0%

Housing Units1,896

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

Rain47.0 in/yr

Sunny Days204/yr

Elevation121 ft (37 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.0%

High School+84.0%

Community

Population	4,740
Population Density	39 / sq mi
Elevation	121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates	55.9536°, -3.4029°
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	$54,825
Median Age	40.6 years

About Kirkliston

Kirkliston is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,740. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 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.

Kirkliston has a population of 4,740 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 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

4,740

Total Population

People / sq mi

40.6yrs

Median Age

4% above United Kingdom avg

121.0mi²

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

Kirkliston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Kirkliston is $54,825, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,825 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,054, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 431 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kirkliston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income	$54,825
	27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income	$54,825
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,054

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	32% above United Kingdom avg

Establishments (County)	431

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	60.0%
Public Transit	18.0%
Work from Home	24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kirkliston is $374,819, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,371 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,896 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$374,819
	33% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,371
	18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.0%
Owner-Occupied	65.0%
Renter-Occupied	35.0%
Housing Units	1,896

Property Tax

Climate in Kirkliston

Kirkliston 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.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	- / -	75.1
Feb	0°C / 32°F	- / -	46.1
Mar	0°C / 32°F	- / -	65.3
Apr	0°C / 32°F	- / -	44.2
May	0°C / 32°F	- / -	48.7
Jun	0°C / 32°F	- / -	55.9
Jul	0°C / 32°F	- / -	63.8
Aug	0°C / 32°F	- / -	54.8
Sep	0°C / 32°F	- / -	74.2
Oct	0°C / 32°F	- / -	73.5
Nov	0°C / 32°F	- / -	53.9
Dec	0°C / 32°F	- / -	70.1

Kirkliston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

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	121 ft (37 m)
Area	121.0 sq mi (313.3 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	55.9536°N, 3.4029°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"

24% above United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003	12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M3.0	67 km
May 13, 2001	3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom	M2.9	96 km
Jun 20, 2003	14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M2.8	69 km
Mar 7, 1998	13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom	M2.7	126 km
Nov 30, 1997	4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom	M2.7	51 km
Aug 28, 1995	5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom	M2.7	146 km
Nov 1, 2017	2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom	M2.6	127 km
Apr 24, 2000	12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom	M2.6	137 km
Jun 20, 2003	12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom	M2.5	68 km
Jan 9, 1990	29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom	M2.5	96 km
May 28, 2008	12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom	M2.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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

Kirkliston 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").

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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 Density	39/sq mi
Total Area	121.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	60.0%
Public Transit	18.0%
Work from Home	24.0%

Schools in Kirkliston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kirkliston Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kirkliston

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh	edinburgh, pop	MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio	-	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

Museums in Kirkliston

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Aberdour Heritage Centre
Adam Smith Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Anatomical Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Bennie Museum
Bo'ness Motor Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Burntisland Heritage Exhibition
Cockburn Geological Museum
Culross Palace
Dynamic Earth
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Heart of Midlothian Museum
Heriot Watt Museum
HMY Britannia
Inchcolm Museum
Kinneil Museum
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery
Linlithgow Museum
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 of Scottish Railways
Museum on the Mound
National Museum of Scotland
National War Museum
One O'Clock Gun Exhibition
Prisoners of War Museum
Queensferry Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus 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
The Wee Museum of Memory
Trinity Apse
Trinity House
Writers' Museum

Libraries in Kirkliston

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Aberdour Library		0.0
Advocates Library		0.0
Almondbank Library		0.0
Artiscience Library		0.0
Balerno Library		0.0
Balgreen Library		0.0
Bathgate Library		0.0
Benarty Libary		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
Central Children's Library		0.0
Central 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
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
Granton Library		0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre		0.0
Jennie Lee Library		0.0
Kelty Library		0.0
Kinghorn Library		0.0
Kirkcaldy Library		0.0
Kirkliston Library		0.0
Lanthorn Library		0.0
Leith Public Library		0.0
Leslie Library		0.0
Library of Mistakes		0.0
Linlithgow Library		0.0
Loanhead Library		0.0
Map Library		0.0
McDonald Road Library		0.0
Moray House Library		0.0
Morningside Library		0.0
National Library of Scotland		0.0
New College Library		0.0
Newington Library		0.0
Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library		0.0
Oakley Community Library		0.0
Oxgangs Library		0.0
Playfair Library		0.0
Ratho Library		0.0
RBGE Herbarium & Library		0.0
Rosyth Library		0.0
Rothes Halls 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
South Queensferry Library		0.0
Stockbridge Library		0.0
Templehall 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

Farmers Markets in Kirkliston

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Balerno Farmer's Market
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

Cafes in Kirkliston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carpe Diem

Monuments in Kirkliston

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stone Arch

Castles in Kirkliston

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carlowrie Castle

Dentists in Kirkliston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #3019501371

Veterinaries in Kirkliston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Surgery

Breweries in Kirkliston

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alechemy
Barney's Beer
Barney's Beer
BellField Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Krafty Brew
Krafty Brew
Newbarns Brewery
Newbarns Brewery
Pilot
Pilot

Stadiums & Teams in Kirkliston

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Kirkliston

37 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
Baldardo Field	-	Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip	-	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
Forfar Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip	-	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

Post Offices in Kirkliston

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Kirkliston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kirkliston

38 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
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
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
Pennywell Resource Centre
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 Kirkliston

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kirkliston Community Church
Kirkliston Parish Church
Kirkliston Parish Church of Scotland

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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 Kirkliston

What is the population of Kirkliston?

Kirkliston has a population of 4,740 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Kirkliston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,825, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $374,819 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,371 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kirkliston?

Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston?

Kirkliston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,054. There are 431 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kirkliston?

The median home value in Kirkliston is $374,819. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,371. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Kirkliston?

50.0% of adults in Kirkliston 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 Kirkliston?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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