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Newport-on-Tay, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Newport-on-Tay is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,203. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,203 Population 5/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,420 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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 Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay is a town in the north-east of Fife in Scotland. The Fife Coastal Path passes through Newport-on-Tay. The area itself has views of the two bridges that cross the River Tay and distant views of the Scottish Highlands.

People

Population4,203
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density5/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 Units1,681

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

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

Community

Population4,203
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates56.4391°, -2.9367°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (681 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,420
Median Age40.6 years

About Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,203. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Newport-on-Tay has a population of 4,203 with a density of 5 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

4,203
Total Population
5
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

Newport-on-Tay vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Newport-on-Tay 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 382 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Newport-on-Tay 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)382

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Newport-on-Tay 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 1,681 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 Units1,681

Property Tax

Climate in Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.5° 62.3
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.5° 47.3
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.5° 47.0
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.6° 43.4
May 10.1°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.2° 49.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 62.7
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.1° 64.6
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 69.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.7° 54.5
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 13° 80.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.5° / 9.3° 68.1
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.6° 63.4
Newport-on-Tay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates56.4391°N, 2.9367°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 96 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 97 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 143 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 80 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 105 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 97 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Newport-on-Tay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.7").

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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 Density5/sq mi
Total Area925.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Newport-on-Tay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wormit Primary School — — — —
Newport Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Newport-on-Tay

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Scotland — AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 — MP3
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio — MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3

Museums in Newport-on-Tay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bell Pettigrew Museum
Broughty Castle Museum
Cupar Heritage Centre
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Discovery Point
Dundee Museum of Transport
Dundee Science Centre
Fife Folk Museum
Gateway to the Glens Museum
HMS Unicorn
J M Barrie's Birthplace
Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem
MUSA Collections Centre
R&A World Golf Museum
Scotstarvit Tower
Scottish Fisheries Museum
St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre
St Andrews Cathedral Museum
St Andrews Museum
St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
St Monans Heritage Collection
Tayside Medical History Museum
Tayside Police Museum
The McManus
The McManus Collection's Unit
V&A Dundee
Verdant Works
Wardlaw Museum

Libraries in Newport-on-Tay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Angus Archives0.0
Ardler Community Library0.0
Arthurstone Community Library0.0
Bernard King Library0.0
Blackness Community Library0.0
Broughty Ferry Library0.0
Cadham Library0.0
Carnoustie Library0.0
Coldside Community Library0.0
Colinsburgh Galloway Library0.0
Cupar Library0.0
Dundee Central Library0.0
Elie Library0.0
Fintry Community Library0.0
Forfar Library0.0
J F Allen Library0.0
Kennoway Library0.0
Kirriemuir Library0.0
Ladybank Library0.0
Largo Library and Community Hub0.0
Leven Library0.0
Library & Learning Centre0.0
Lochee Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Martyrs Kirk Research Library0.0
Menzieshill Community Library0.0
Monifieth Library0.0
Newport Library0.0
Pittenweem Library0.0
Rothes Halls Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
St Monans Library0.0
Tayport Library0.0
The Hub Library & Learning Centre0.0
University of St Andrews Library0.0
Waid Library0.0
Whitfield Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newport-on-Tay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carnoustie Farmers' Market
Dundee Farmers' Market
Forfar Farmers' Market

Hotels in Newport-on-Tay

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drumoig Golf Hotel
Newport Hotel

Restaurants in Newport-on-Tay

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shoreline
Taste of Portugal
The View Restaurant

Cafes in Newport-on-Tay

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fig & Fromage
Kitch n Bake
Manna Coffee
Tay Road Bridge Kiosk

Dentists in Newport-on-Tay

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Plus

Veterinaries in Newport-on-Tay

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Provost Vets

Gas Stations in Newport-on-Tay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell - Abercraig

Gyms in Newport-on-Tay

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reformer Studio

Golf Courses in Newport-on-Tay

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drumoig Golf Centre
Drumoig Golf Course

Breweries in Newport-on-Tay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Futtle
Holy Goat Brewing
MòR Beers
Redcastle Brewery
St Andrews Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Newport-on-Tay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Newport-on-Tay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Newport-on-Tay

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield—Small Airport
Archerfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Balado Airfield—Small Airport
Baldardo Field—Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip—Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip—Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Castleton Farm—Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield—Small Airport
Dollar airstrip—Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield—Small Airport
Fife Airport—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
Laurencekirk—Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip—Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip—Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field—Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton—Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newport-on-Tay

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Newport-On-Tay Church of Scotland
St Fillan's RC Church
St Mary's Newport-on-Tay
Wormit 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 Newport-on-Tay

What is the population of Newport-on-Tay?

Newport-on-Tay has a population of 4,203 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 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 Newport-on-Tay 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 Newport-on-Tay?

Newport-on-Tay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.

How is the job market in Newport-on-Tay?

Newport-on-Tay 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 382 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newport-on-Tay?

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

How are the schools in Newport-on-Tay?

50.0% of adults in Newport-on-Tay 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 Newport-on-Tay?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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