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Peebles, United Kingdom
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Peebles is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 8,380. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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| Population | 8,380 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6519°, -3.1888° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.4 inches (1,381 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.3 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,672 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Peebles
Peebles is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 8,380. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Peebles vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Peebles vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,672 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $821 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 763 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $231,037 |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,067 |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,352 |
Property Tax
Climate in Peebles
Peebles 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 2,223.2 sq mi (5,758.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6519°N, 3.1888°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.9 in |
Peebles has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2,223.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Peebles
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priorsford Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Peebles High School | — | — | — | — |
| Halyrude Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eddleston Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kingsland Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Peebles
11 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 | |
| Hear Me top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Peebles
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalkeith Museum | ||||
| John Buchan Story | ||||
| National Mining Museum Scotland | ||||
| Peebles Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Robert Smail's Printing Works | ||||
| Robert Smail's Printing Works | ||||
| St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Peebles
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balerno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Currie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalkeith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lasswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loanhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbattle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtongrange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peebles Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Peebles
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balerno Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Peebles
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Peebles
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Peebles
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Peebles
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Peebles
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Peebles
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Peebles
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peebles
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Peebles
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Peebles
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Peebles
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Peebles
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Ales | ||||
| Cross Borders Brewing Co. | ||||
| Freewheelin' Brewery Co. |
Airports Near Peebles
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | — | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Falgunzeon Glider Airfield | — | 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 |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | — | Small 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 |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Peebles
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingsmeadows | |
| Peebles Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Peebles
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Craig Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peebles
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eddleston Church | |
| Lyne Kirk | |
| Manor Church | |
| Old Parish Church | |
| Old Parish Church of Saint Andrew | |
| Peebles Baptist Church | |
| Peebles Evangelical Church & Centre | |
| Peebles Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St Andrews Leckie Parish Church | |
| St Peter's | |
| St. Josephs RC Church | |
| Stobo Kirk |
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What is the population of Peebles?
Peebles has a population of 8,380 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,223.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Peebles expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,672, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,037 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Peebles?
Peebles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Peebles?
Peebles has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $821. There are 763 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Peebles?
The median home value in Peebles is $231,037. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,067. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Peebles?
50.0% of adults in Peebles 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 Peebles?
90% of residents speak only English at home.