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Mid Calder, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Mid Calder is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,460. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,460 Population 19/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,970 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,970 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$281,823 home value, $1,274/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Mid Calder

Mid Calder

Mid Calder is a village in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located on a steep hill overlooking the River Almond and Calder Wood, around 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The settlement has been on a major crossroads since its origin some time in the 11th century.

People

Population3,460
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,970
Per Capita$50,970
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$281,823
Rent$1,274
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,384

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,460
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates55.8926°, -3.4800°
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$50,970
Median Age40.6 years

About Mid Calder

Mid Calder is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,460. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 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.

Mid Calder has a population of 3,460 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 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

3,460
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
182.1mi²
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

Mid Calder vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Mid Calder is $50,970, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,970 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $980, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 315 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mid Calder vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,970
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,970
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Mid Calder is $281,823, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,274 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,384 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,823
0% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,274
10% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,384

Property Tax

Climate in Mid Calder

Mid Calder 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
Mid Calder 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 361 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

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates55.8926°N, 3.4800°W
TimezoneEurope/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

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 66 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 89 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 68 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 124 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 50 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 122 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 132 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 66 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 99 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 138 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

Mid Calder 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 Density19/sq mi
Total Area182.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Mid Calder

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bankton Primary School - - - -
Letham Primary School - - - -
Dedridge Primary School - - - -
St Ninian's Primary School - - - -
Williamston Primary School - - - -
Mid Calder Primary School - - - -
Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School - - - -
Beatlie School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mid Calder

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop 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 Mid Calder

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
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 Mid Calder

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Almondbank Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
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
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
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 Mid Calder

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
The Pitt
The Pitt

Hotels in Mid Calder

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankton House Hotel
Mercure Livingston Hotel

Restaurants in Mid Calder

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khushi's
La Vita
Sapphire

Cafes in Mid Calder

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Bakers + Baristas
Geordie's Mall Cafe
Trail Bean Coffee
Wiola's Bistro

Castles in Mid Calder

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calder House

Clinics in Mid Calder

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Livingston Chiropody & Podiatry
McDonald Footcare

Dentists in Mid Calder

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankton Dental Practice
Dedridge Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Mid Calder

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lamond Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Mid Calder

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Livingston South

Gas Stations in Mid Calder

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda On The Move Fuel Station
Lizzie Brice's

Banks in Mid Calder

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santander

Gyms in Mid Calder

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Livingston Boxing Club

Golf Courses in Mid Calder

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pumpherston Golf Club

Breweries in Mid Calder

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Mid Calder

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mid Calder

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balado Airfield-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
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-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 AirportPSLSmall 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
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mid Calder

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Livingston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mid Calder

9 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mid Calder

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dedridge Baptist Church
Kirk of Calder
St. Andrew's R. C. 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 Mid Calder

What is the population of Mid Calder?

Mid Calder has a population of 3,460 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Mid Calder expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,970, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,823 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,274 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mid Calder?

Mid Calder 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 Mid Calder?

Mid Calder has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 315 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mid Calder?

The median home value in Mid Calder is $281,823. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,274. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Mid Calder?

50.0% of adults in Mid Calder 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 Mid Calder?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

East Calder, SCT 4,710 pop · 0.6 mi Livingston, SCT 56,840 pop · 1.8 mi Kirknewton, SCT 1,950 pop · 2.4 mi Broxburn, SCT 15,360 pop · 2.9 mi Polbeth, SCT 2,350 pop · 3.5 mi Newbridge, SCT 1,013 pop · 4.2 mi Seafield, SCT 1,330 pop · 4.3 mi Ratho, SCT 1,730 pop · 4.4 mi West Calder, SCT 3,100 pop · 4.5 mi Winchburgh, SCT 2,500 pop · 4.6 mi Ratho Station, SCT 1,270 pop · 4.7 mi Kirkliston, SCT 4,740 pop · 5.2 mi Balerno, SCT 6,000 pop · 5.5 mi Blackburn, SCT 5,480 pop · 6.2 mi
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