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North Berwick, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

North Berwick is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 6,650. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,650 Population 20/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,167 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$369,988 home value, $1,229/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About North Berwick

North Berwick

North Berwick is a seaside town and former royal burgh in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 20 miles (32 km) east-northeast of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the nineteenth century because of its two sandy bays, the East Bay and the West Bay, and continues to attract holidaymakers. Golf courses at the ends of each bay are open to visitors.

People

Population6,650
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$49,167
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$369,988
Rent$1,229
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,660

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

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

Community

Population6,650
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates56.0583°, -2.7229°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (631 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,167
Median Age40.6 years

About North Berwick

North Berwick is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 6,650. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

North Berwick has a population of 6,650 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 331.2 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

6,650
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
331.2mi²
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

North Berwick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in North Berwick is $49,167, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,167 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $946, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 605 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: North Berwick vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,167
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,167
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)605

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in North Berwick is $369,988, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,229 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,660 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,988
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,229
6% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,660

Property Tax

North Berwick 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 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

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 Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates56.0583°N, 2.7229°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M3.0 106 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 107 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 88 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 149 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 143 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 106 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

North Berwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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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 Density20/sq mi
Total Area331.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in North Berwick

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Law Primary School
North Berwick High School
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Radio Stations near North Berwick

12 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
TD1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in North Berwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
Coastal Communities Museum
Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
Fife Folk Museum
Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre
John Gray Centre
John Muir Birthplace
Myreton Motor Museum
National Museum of Flight
Preston Mill
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Scottish Seabird Centre
St Monans Heritage Collection

Libraries in North Berwick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colinsburgh Galloway Library0.0
Dunbar LIbrary0.0
East Linton Library0.0
Elie Library0.0
George Waterston Library0.0
John Gray Centre0.0
Largo Library and Community Hub0.0
Longniddry Library and Community Centre0.0
North Berwick Library0.0
Pittenweem Library0.0
St Monans Library0.0
Tranent Library0.0
Waid Library0.0

Farmers Markets in North Berwick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
East Fortune Sunday Market
Haddington Farmers' Market
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Hotels in North Berwick

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marine North Berwick
Nether Abbey Hotel

Restaurants in North Berwick

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cucina Amore
Lucky House
No. 12 Hotel & Bistro
Osteria
Poonthais
Rocketeer Restaurant
The Grange
Zitto

Cafes in North Berwick

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balgone Estate
Cafe in the Lodge
Cake
Costa
Drift
J's Tennis Club Cafe
JP's deli and cafe
Lobster Shack
North Berwick Diner
Seabird Centre Cafe
Seriously Dough
Steampunk Coffee
Tea at Tiffanys
Tuckshop
Zanzibar

Monuments in North Berwick

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anchor
Whale Jawbone Arch

Castles in North Berwick

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bass Castle
Fenton Tower
Tantallon Castle

Veterinaries in North Berwick

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Links

Train Stations in North Berwick

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Berwick

Gas Stations in North Berwick

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Tesco

Banks in North Berwick

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Berwick Banking Hub
Skipton Building Society

Golf Courses in North Berwick

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glen Golf Club
The North Berwick Golf Club

Breweries in North Berwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Archerfield Fine Ales
Futtle

Airports Near North Berwick

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield AirstripSmall Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Balgone AirstripSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Charterhall AirfieldSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
Eccles Newton 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
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in North Berwick

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
North Berwick Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Berwick

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbey Church
Our Lady Star of the Sea
St Andrew Blackadder
St Baldred's Church
The Baptist 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 North Berwick

What is the population of North Berwick?

North Berwick has a population of 6,650 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 331.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is North Berwick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,167, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,988 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Berwick?

North Berwick 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 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in North Berwick?

North Berwick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $946. There are 605 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Berwick?

The median home value in North Berwick is $369,988. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,229. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in North Berwick?

50.0% of adults in North Berwick 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 North Berwick?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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