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Prestonpans, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Prestonpans is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,490. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
9,490 Population 29/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.3 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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Full City Profile

People

Population9,490
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density29/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 Units3,796

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

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

Community

Population9,490
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates55.9594°, -2.9804°
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$49,167
Median Age40.6 years

About Prestonpans

Prestonpans is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 9,490. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

Prestonpans has a population of 9,490 with a density of 29 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

9,490
Total Population
29
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

Prestonpans vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Prestonpans 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 864 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Prestonpans vs United Kingdom

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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)864

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Prestonpans 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 3,796 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 Units3,796

Property Tax

Climate in Prestonpans

Prestonpans 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
Prestonpans 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates55.9594°N, 2.9804°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 28, 2008.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 92 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 94 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 150 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 75 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 133 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 93 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Prestonpans has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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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 Density29/sq mi
Total Area331.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Prestonpans

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preston Lodge High School — — — —
St Gabriel's RC Primary School — — — —
Prestonpans Primary School — — — —
Prestonpans Infant and Nursery School — — — —
Wallyford Learning Campus — — — —
Rosehill High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Prestonpans

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio — 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 Prestonpans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
Adam Smith Heritage Centre
Anatomical Museum
Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre
Buckhaven Museum
Coastal Centre Exhibition
Cockburn Geological Museum
Dalkeith Museum
Dynamic Earth
Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre
HMY Britannia
John Gray Centre
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery
Methil Heritage Centre
Museum Collections Centre
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
Museum on the Mound
Musselburgh Museum
Myreton Motor Museum
National Mining Museum Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
National War Museum
One O'Clock Gun Exhibition
Prestongrange Mining Museum
Prisoners of War Museum
St Cecilia's Hall
St Monans Heritage Collection
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Talbot Rice Gallery
The King's Gallery
The People's Story Museum
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
The Royal Scots Regimental Museum
The Spirit of Leithers
Thirlestane Castle
Trinity Apse
Trinity House
Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre
Writers' Museum

Libraries in Prestonpans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Advocates Library0.0
Artiscience Library0.0
Buckhaven Library0.0
Cadham Library0.0
Central Children's Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Craigmillar Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Danderhall Library0.0
Edinburgh College of Art Library0.0
Edinburgh Law School Library0.0
Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Library0.0
Edinburgh University Library0.0
Elie Library0.0
Fountainbridge Library0.0
George Waterston Library0.0
Gilmerton Library0.0
Gorebridge Library0.0
Granton Library0.0
John Gray Centre0.0
Kinghorn Library0.0
Kirkcaldy Library0.0
Lasswade Library0.0
Lauderdale Library0.0
Leith Public Library0.0
Leslie Library0.0
Leven Library0.0
Library of Mistakes0.0
Loanhead Library0.0
Longniddry Library and Community Centre0.0
Map Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
McDonald Road Library0.0
Methil 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
Piershill Library0.0
Playfair Library0.0
Portobello Library0.0
RBGE Herbarium & Library0.0
Rothes Halls Library0.0
Scottish Poetry Library0.0
Signet Library0.0
South Neighbourhood Office and Library0.0
St Monans Library0.0
Stockbridge Library0.0
Templehall Library0.0
Tranent Library0.0
Windmill Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Prestonpans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Grassmarket Market
Grassmarket Market
Haddington Farmers' Market
Kirkcaldy Farmers Market
Leith Market
Leith Market
Stockbridge Market
Stockbridge Market
Tron Kirk Market
Tron Kirk Market

Restaurants in Prestonpans

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Bar & Grill

Cafes in Prestonpans

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coastline Prestonpans
The Filling Station

Monuments in Prestonpans

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Preston Cross
The Thorntree Monument

Castles in Prestonpans

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Preston Tower

Dentists in Prestonpans

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Dental Care East Lothian

Veterinaries in Prestonpans

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunedin Vets
Links Vet Group

Train Stations in Prestonpans

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prestonpans

Gas Stations in Prestonpans

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

John Hastie & Son Ltd

Golf Courses in Prestonpans

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Musselburgh Golf Course

Breweries in Prestonpans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Archerfield Fine Ales
Barney's Beer
Barney's Beer
BellField Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Blair's Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Campervan Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cold Town Brewery
Cross Borders Brewing Co.
Futtle
Krafty Brew
Krafty Brew
Newbarns Brewery
Newbarns Brewery
Pilot
Pilot

Stadiums & Teams in Prestonpans

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Prestonpans

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Balado Airfield—Small Airport
Baldardo Field—Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip—Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip—Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Castleton Farm—Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield—Small Airport
Dollar airstrip—Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield—Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Fife Airport—Small Airport
Fingland—Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip—Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip—Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield—Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip—Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Midlem 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
Teuchats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Prestonpans

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Prestonpans

Treatment Centers in Prestonpans

43 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A&E
Active Clinics
Ballenden House
Blackford Clinic
Brougham Foot Clinic
Bruntsfield Chiropractic Clinic
City Chiropractic
Crew 2000
Dermal Clinic
Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic
Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery
Edinburgh Rehab Centre
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
Morningside Chiropractic
NHS Vaccination Centre
Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic
OPD1
OPD2
OPD3
OPD4
OPD5
OPD6
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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Prestonpans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prestongrange Church
St Gabriel's
The Salvation Army - Prestonpans

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 Prestonpans

What is the population of Prestonpans?

Prestonpans has a population of 9,490 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 29 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 Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans?

Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans?

Prestonpans 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 864 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Prestonpans?

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

How are the schools in Prestonpans?

50.0% of adults in Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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