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Penicuik, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Penicuik is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 16,110. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
16,110 Population 80/sq mi density
614 ft Elevation 187 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,310 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,310 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$364,357 home value, $1,308/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,110
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,310
Per Capita$52,310
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$364,357
Rent$1,308
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units6,444

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)

Education

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

Community

Population16,110
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Coordinates55.8312°, -3.2261°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$52,310
Median Age40.6 years

About Penicuik

Penicuik is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 16,110. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Penicuik has a population of 16,110 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 202.5 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

16,110
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
202.5mi²
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

Penicuik vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Penicuik is $52,310, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,310 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,006, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,466 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Penicuik vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,310
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,310
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,466

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Penicuik is $364,357, 29% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,308 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,444 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$364,357
29% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,308
12% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units6,444

Property Tax

Climate in Penicuik

Penicuik 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
Penicuik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area202.5 sq mi (524.3 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates55.8312°N, 3.2261°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

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 83 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 85 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 85 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 142 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 67 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 138 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 84 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 114 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Penicuik has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.3").

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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 Density80/sq mi
Total Area202.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Penicuik

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Penicuik High School — — — —
Cuiken Primary School — — — —
Glencorse Primary School — — — —
Strathesk Primary School — — — —
Mauricewood Primary School — — — —
Beeslack High School — — — —
Cornbank St James Primary School — — — —
Sacred Heart Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Penicuik

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
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 Penicuik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdour Heritage Centre
Anatomical Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Burntisland Heritage Exhibition
Cockburn Geological Museum
Dalkeith Museum
Dynamic Earth
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Heart of Midlothian Museum
Heriot Watt Museum
HMY Britannia
Inchcolm Museum
John Buchan Story
Museum Collections Centre
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Communication
Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
Museum on the Mound
Musselburgh Museum
National Mining Museum Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
National War Museum
One O'Clock Gun Exhibition
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Prestongrange Mining Museum
Prisoners of War Museum
Queensferry Museum
Robert Smail's Printing Works
Robert Smail's Printing Works
St Cecilia's Hall
St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Talbot Rice Gallery
The King's Gallery
The Maltings
The People's Story Museum
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
The Royal Scots Regimental Museum
The Spirit of Leithers
Trinity Apse
Trinity House
Writers' Museum

Libraries in Penicuik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdour Library0.0
Advocates Library0.0
Artiscience Library0.0
Balerno Library0.0
Balgreen Library0.0
Blackhall Library0.0
Burntisland Library0.0
Cameron Smail Library0.0
Central Children's Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Colinton Library0.0
Corstorphine Library0.0
Craigmillar Library0.0
Currie Library0.0
Dalgety Bay Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Danderhall Library0.0
Duloch Library0.0
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries0.0
Edinburgh College of Art Library0.0
Edinburgh Law School Library0.0
Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Library0.0
Edinburgh University Library0.0
Fountainbridge Library0.0
Gilmerton Library0.0
Gorebridge Library0.0
Granton Library0.0
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre0.0
Kinghorn Library0.0
Kirkliston Library0.0
Lasswade Library0.0
Leith Public Library0.0
Library of Mistakes0.0
Loanhead Library0.0
Map Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
McDonald Road Library0.0
Moray House Library0.0
Moredun Library0.0
Morningside Library0.0
Musselburgh Library0.0
National Library of Scotland0.0
New College Library0.0
Newbattle Library0.0
Newington Library0.0
Newtongrange Library0.0
Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library0.0
Oxgangs Library0.0
Peebles Library0.0
Piershill Library0.0
Playfair Library0.0
Portobello Library0.0
Ratho Library0.0
RBGE Herbarium & Library0.0
Rosyth Library0.0
Scottish Poetry Library0.0
Sighthill Learning Resource Centre (LRC)0.0
Sighthill Library0.0
Signet Library0.0
South Neighbourhood Office and Library0.0
South Queensferry Library0.0
Stockbridge Library0.0
The Drumbrae Library Hub0.0
Wester Hailes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Penicuik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balerno Farmer's Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Grassmarket Market
Grassmarket Market
Leith Market
Leith Market
Stockbridge Market
Stockbridge Market
The Pitt
The Pitt
Tron Kirk Market
Tron Kirk Market

Hotels in Penicuik

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Navaar House
The Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Penicuik

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Food Lodge
Giovanni
Gurkhas
Koshi
Leadburn Inn
Little Italy
Massaro's

Cafes in Penicuik

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunch Box
Copper Tree Cafe
Deli-cious
Gravity Bottleshop
Han's Sweets'N'Eats
Loganlea Fishery
Penicuik House Cafe
Pentland Hills Cafe Express
The Brew and Blether
The Cabin

Monuments in Penicuik

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ramsay's Monument

Castles in Penicuik

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uttershill Castle

Dentists in Penicuik

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballantine Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Penicuik

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnethy Veterinary Clinic
Gordon Vets

Gas Stations in Penicuik

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tesco

Banks in Penicuik

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Breweries in Penicuik

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barney's Beer
Barney's Beer
BellField Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Broughton Ales
Campervan Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cross Borders Brewing Co.
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Freewheelin' Brewery Co.
Krafty Brew
Krafty Brew
Newbarns Brewery
Newbarns Brewery
Pilot
Pilot

Stadiums & Teams in Penicuik

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Penicuik

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium 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
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
Nether Huntlywood 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
Teuchats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Penicuik

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Penicuik Post Office

Treatment Centers in Penicuik

52 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A&E
ABC4D Antenatal Babyscan Clinic
Active Clinics
Allingham Physiotherapy
Ballenden House
Blackford Clinic
Brougham Foot Clinic
Bruntsfield Chiropractic Clinic
Castle Craig Hospital
City Chiropractic
Corstorphine Footcare
Crew 2000
Dance Podiatry/Chiropody
Dermal Clinic
Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic
Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery
Edinburgh Rehab Centre
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic
Este Medical Group
Ferry Road Foot Clinic
Fertility & Reproductive Endocrine Unit
Gateway to Recovery Clinic
Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept.
Lothian Optometry Teach & Treat (LOTT)
Lothian Sexual Health
Marchhall Centre
Meadowside Health Clinic
Minor Injuries Unit
Morningside Chiropractic
NHS Vaccination Centre
Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic
OPD1
OPD2
OPD3
OPD4
OPD5
OPD6
Pennywell Resource Centre
Pódia
Portobello Foot Care
Portobello Health Hub
Pregnancy Support Unit
Randolph Crescent Hostel
Spittal Street Clinic
Stockbridge Clinic
The Chiropractic Clinic
The Goddess Clinic
The MOLE Clinic
The Salt Cave
Trinity Podiatry
Victoria Medical Practice
Wight Chiropractic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Penicuik

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Howgate Kirk
Penicuik North Kirk
Penicuik South Kirk
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
St James the Less
St Mungo's Parish Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Penicuik

What is the population of Penicuik?

Penicuik has a population of 16,110 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 202.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Penicuik expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,310, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,357 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Penicuik?

Penicuik has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Penicuik?

Penicuik has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,006. There are 1,466 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Penicuik?

The median home value in Penicuik is $364,357. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,308. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Penicuik?

50.0% of adults in Penicuik 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 Penicuik?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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