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Plean, United Kingdom
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Plean is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,920. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,920 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0652°, -3.8760° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,320 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Plean
Plean is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,920. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Plean vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Plean vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,320 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,064 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 175 |
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 | $294,677 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,383 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 768 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 177.5 sq mi (459.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.0652°N, 3.8760°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Plean has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Total Area | 177.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Plean
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Plean Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Plean
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Celtic Music Radio | - | MP3 | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Plean
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Colzium Museum | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Cumbernauld Museum | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kilsyth Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Plean
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Airdrie Public Library & Observatory | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchterarder Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baillieston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Condorrat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cumbernauld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Doune Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilsyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library @ The Bridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uddingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plean
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square |
Castles in Plean
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plean
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Plean
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Plean
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Plean
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Atholl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plean
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Plean Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Plean
What is the population of Plean?
Plean has a population of 1,920 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Plean expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,320, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $294,677 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Plean?
Plean has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Plean?
Plean has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,064. There are 175 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Plean?
The median home value in Plean is $294,677. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,383. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Plean?
50.0% of adults in Plean 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 Plean?
90% of residents speak only English at home.