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Limekilns, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Limekilns is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,400. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,400 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,420 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
3.2 / 5.0
$49,420 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,855 home value, $1,236/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Limekilns

Limekilns

Limekilns is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland. It lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth, around 3 miles (5 km) south of Dunfermline and 13 miles (21km) northwest of Edinburgh.

People

Population1,400
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,420
Per Capita$49,420
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$212,855
Rent$1,236
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units560

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,400
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates56.0334°, -3.4771°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$49,420
Median Age40.6 years

About Limekilns

Limekilns is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,400. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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.

Limekilns has a population of 1,400 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 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

1,400
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
925.7mi²
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

Limekilns vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Limekilns is $49,420, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,420 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $950, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 127 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Limekilns vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,420
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,420
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)127

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Limekilns is $212,855, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,236 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 560 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,855
24% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,236
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units560

Property Tax

Limekilns 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 52 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates56.0334°N, 3.4771°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 60 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 62 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 118 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 43 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 136 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 123 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 147 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 61 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Limekilns has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") 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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area925.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Limekilns

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Limekilns Primary School
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Radio Stations near Limekilns

10 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
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Limekilns

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Dollar Museum
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 Limekilns

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Benarty Libary0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Bo'ness Library0.0
Burntisland Library0.0
Cameron Smail Library0.0
Cardenden Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Colinton Library0.0
Corstorphine Library0.0
Cowdenbeath Library0.0
Currie Library0.0
Dalgety Bay Library0.0
Dollar Civic Centre0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Grangemouth Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Jennie Lee Library0.0
Kelty Library0.0
Kincardine Library0.0
Kinross Public Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Oakley Community Library0.0
Ratho Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC)0.0
Sighthill Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
The Drumbrae Library Hub0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
Valleyfield Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Wester Hailes Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Limekilns

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
The Pitt
The Pitt

Hotels in Limekilns

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Inn at Charlestown

Restaurants in Limekilns

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Limekilns Bistro

Cafes in Limekilns

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coorie by the Coast
Sundial Cafe

Monuments in Limekilns

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Limekilns War Memorial

Castles in Limekilns

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackness Castle

Breweries in Limekilns

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Limekilns

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Limekilns

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Atholl AirfieldSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
FinglandSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kingsmuir AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Limekilns

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charlestown Mobile Service Post Office
Limekilns Mobile Service Post Office

Treatment Centers in Limekilns

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic
Allingham Physiotherapy
Corstorphine Footcare
Dance Podiatry/Chiropody
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic
Minor Injuries Unit
Pennywell Resource Centre
Wight Chiropractic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Limekilns

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abercorn Church
Blackness Church
Limekilns Parish 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 Limekilns

What is the population of Limekilns?

Limekilns has a population of 1,400 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Limekilns expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Limekilns?

Limekilns 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 Limekilns?

Limekilns has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 127 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Limekilns?

The median home value in Limekilns is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Limekilns?

50.0% of adults in Limekilns 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 Limekilns?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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