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Newmilns, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Newmilns is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,980. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,980 Population 4/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,219 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,219 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$161,952 home value, $1,205/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Newmilns

Newmilns

Newmilns is a village in the burgh of Newmilns and Greenholm, in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It has a population of 3,057 people and lies on the A71, around seven miles east of Kilmarnock and twenty-five miles southwest of Glasgow. It is situated in a valley through which the River Irvine runs and, with the neighbouring towns of Darvel and Galston, forms an area known as the Upper Irvine Valley.

People

Population2,980
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,219
Per Capita$48,219
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,952
Rent$1,205
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,192

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,980
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates55.6075°, -4.3242°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,219
Median Age40.6 years

About Newmilns

Newmilns is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,980. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Newmilns has a population of 2,980 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 752.4 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

2,980
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
752.4mi²
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

Newmilns vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Newmilns is $48,219, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,219 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $927, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 271 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Newmilns vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,219
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,219
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)271

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Newmilns is $161,952, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,205 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,192 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,952
43% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,205
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,192

Property Tax

Newmilns has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area752.4 sq mi (1,948.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates55.6075°N, 4.3242°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.77"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 63 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 71 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 64 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 119 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 107 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 63 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 76 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 134 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 63 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 115 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in

Newmilns has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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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 Density4/sq mi
Total Area752.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Newmilns

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Celtic Music Radio MP3
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Capital FM Glasgow AAC 48 kbps
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio MP3
Johnstone Sound MP3 320 kbps
Jambo! Radio MP3 192 kbps
HBSA Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio MP3

Museums in Newmilns

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bachelor's Club
Baird Institute
Batchelor's Club
Burns House Museum
Darvel Telephone Museum
David Livingstone Museum
Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre
Dick Institute
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Greenbank Garden
Holmwood House
House for an Art Lover
Lochgoin Museum
National Museum of Rural Life
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
People's Palace
Scotland Street School Museum
Scottish Football Museum
Sma' Shot Cottages
The Burrell Collection
Weaver's Cottage

Libraries in Newmilns

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Fisher Library0.0
Baillieston Library0.0
Barrhead Library0.0
Bellfield Community Library0.0
Blantyre Library0.0
Bridge of Weir community library0.0
Bridgeton Library0.0
Busby Library0.0
Cambuslang Library0.0
Cardonald Library0.0
Castlemilk Library0.0
Clarkston Library0.0
Couper Institute Library0.0
Cumnock Library0.0
Eaglesham Library0.0
East Kilbride Library0.0
Ferguslie Library0.0
Foxbar Library0.0
Giffnock Public Library0.0
Glasgow Centre For The Deaf0.0
Glasgow Women's Libraryü0.0
Glasgow Zine Library0.0
Glenburn Library0.0
Gorbals Library and Real Learning Centre0.0
Govanhill Library0.0
Greenhills Library0.0
Hillhouse Library0.0
Hurlford Community Library0.0
Ibrox Library0.0
Johnstone Library0.0
Langside Library0.0
Mearns Library0.0
Neilston Library0.0
New Tweedie Hall and Library0.0
Newmilns Library0.0
Paisley Central Library0.0
Parkhead Library0.0
Pollokshaws Library0.0
Robertson Tryst Library & Learning Resource Centre0.0
Rutherglen Library0.0
Shettleston Library0.0
St Leonards Library & Community Hall0.0
The Lorimer Library0.0
Thornliebank Community Library0.0
Uddingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newmilns

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barras East End Studios
Barras East End Studios
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market
Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market
InShopz
Kilmarnock Indoor Market
Marketland
Marketland
McIver's Markets
McIver's Markets
The New Market
The Square Yard

Hotels in Newmilns

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Loudoun Mains Country Club

Castles in Newmilns

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newmilns Tower

Stadiums & Teams in Newmilns

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Ski Resorts Near Newmilns

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 $0
Snow Factor 0.0 $0

Airports Near Newmilns

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Benston Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Bute AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlung FarmSmall Airport
Castle Kennedy AirfieldSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
Falgunzeon Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Glenswinton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Kilkerran ULSmall Airport
Mayfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
New Grimmet Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
South Barnbeth Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Stonehill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Thankerton private airstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Newmilns

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Newmilns

Treatment Centers in Newmilns

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calton Athletic Recovery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newmilns

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Loudon Old Parish Church
Townhead 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 Newmilns

What is the population of Newmilns?

Newmilns has a population of 2,980 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 752.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Newmilns expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,219, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,952 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,205 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Newmilns?

Newmilns has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

How is the job market in Newmilns?

Newmilns has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $927. There are 271 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newmilns?

The median home value in Newmilns is $161,952. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,205. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Newmilns?

50.0% of adults in Newmilns 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 Newmilns?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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