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Peterculter, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Peterculter is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,560. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

4.3 /5.0
A Great
4,560 Population 49/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,825 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,825 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$178,855 home value, $1,271/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Peterculter

Peterculter

Peterculter, also known as Culter, is an outer suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, about eight miles (13 km) from the city centre. It lies on the north bank of the River Dee, at its confluence with the Culter Burn. Following the 1996 Scottish council boundary changes, it became part of the Lower Deeside ward in the Aberdeen City council area. As of the 2022 census, it had a population of 4,359.

People

Population4,560
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,825
Per Capita$50,825
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,855
Rent$1,271
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,824

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

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

Community

Population4,560
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates57.0993°, -2.2659°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (819 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,825
Median Age40.6 years

About Peterculter

Peterculter is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,560. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Peterculter has a population of 4,560 with a density of 49 people per square mile, spread across 92.5 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

4,560
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
92.5mi²
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

Peterculter vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Peterculter is $50,825, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,825 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $977, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 415 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Peterculter vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,825
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,825
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)415

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Peterculter is $178,855, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,271 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,824 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,855
37% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,271
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,824

Property Tax

Climate in Peterculter

Peterculter has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Peterculter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area92.5 sq mi (239.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates57.0993°N, 2.2659°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 97 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Peterculter has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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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 Density49/sq mi
Total Area92.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Peterculter

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Culter School
VSA Linn Moor School
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Radio Stations near Peterculter

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop MP3 160 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3
Radio North Angus MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Peterculter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Banchory Museum
Blairs Museum
Blairs Museum
Carnegie Inverurie Museum
Garioch Heritage Centre
King's Museum
King's Museum
Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
Provost Skene's House
Provost Skene's House
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
The Grassic Gibbon Centre
Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Zoology Museum
Zoology Museum

Libraries in Peterculter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Advocates Library and Committee Room0.0
Airyhall Library0.0
Balmedie Library0.0
Bridge of Don Library0.0
Bucksburn Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
City of Aberdeen Central Library0.0
Cove Library0.0
Cults Library0.0
Dyce Library0.0
Kemnay Library0.0
Kincorth Library0.0
Kintore Library0.0
Mastrick Library0.0
Newmachar Library0.0
Newtonhill Library0.0
Northfield Library0.0
Peterculter Library0.0
Portlethen Library0.0
Sir Duncan Rice Library0.0
Stonehaven Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
University Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
Westhill Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Hotels in Peterculter

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maryculter House Hotel

Restaurants in Peterculter

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borsalino
Culter Curry House
Ho Lok
Royal China
The Himalayas

Cafes in Peterculter

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neil Selbie & Co

Dentists in Peterculter

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peterculter Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Peterculter

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashgrove Vets

Gas Stations in Peterculter

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Peterculter

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peterculter Golf Club

Breweries in Peterculter

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deeside Brewery
House of Botanicals
House of Botanicals

Stadiums & Teams in Peterculter

TeamLeagueDivision
Balmoral Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Peterculter

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Peterculter

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hatton AirstripSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Longside AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Netherley Private AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Whiterashes Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Peterculter

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Peterculter Post Office

Treatment Centers in Peterculter

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohol & Drugs Action
Timmermarket Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peterculter

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Peterculter 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 Peterculter

What is the population of Peterculter?

Peterculter has a population of 4,560 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 92.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Peterculter expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,825, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $178,855 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,271 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Peterculter?

Peterculter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Peterculter?

Peterculter has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $977. There are 415 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Peterculter?

The median home value in Peterculter is $178,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,271. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Peterculter?

50.0% of adults in Peterculter 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 Peterculter?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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