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Saint Margaret's Hope, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Saint Margaret's Hope is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 550. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
550 Population 393/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,156 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,156 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$278,153 home value, $1,379/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population550
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$55,156
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$278,153
Rent$1,379
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units220

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

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

Community

Population550
Population Density393 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates58.8253°, -2.9583°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,039 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$55,156
Median Age40.6 years

About Saint Margaret's Hope

Saint Margaret's Hope is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 550. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Saint Margaret's Hope has a population of 550 with a density of 393 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 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

550
Total Population
393
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1.4mi²
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

Saint Margaret's Hope vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Saint Margaret's Hope is $55,156, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,156 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,061, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint Margaret's Hope vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,156
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,156
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Saint Margaret's Hope is $278,153, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,379 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 220 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,153
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,379
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

Climate in Saint Margaret's Hope

Saint Margaret's Hope has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1034 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.5° / 6.3° 110.7
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 2.3° / 6.6° 95.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.9° 83.0
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F 4.1° / 9.7° 56.0
May 8.8°C / 48°F 5.7° / 12° 54.3
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 8.3° / 14.1° 55.4
Jul 13.1°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16° 57.7
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 10.5° / 16.1° 72.2
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 9.2° / 14.3° 88.7
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.4° 121.2
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 4.8° / 8.7° 125.9
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.9° / 6.7° 114.0
Saint Margaret's Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates58.8253°N, 2.9583°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (May) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 22, 2007.

Mar 22, 2007 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom M2.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Saint Margaret's Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and May 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 Density393/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Saint Margaret's Hope

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hope Community School — — — —
Burray Primary School — — — —
Flotta Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint Margaret's Hope

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saint Margaret's Hope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flotta Heritage Centre / Museum
Highland Park Distillery Visitor Centre
Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre
Orkney Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
Shapinsay Heritage Centre
Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre
Town Hall
W. Hourston Blacksmith's Museum

Libraries in Saint Margaret's Hope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Orkney Library & Archive0.0

Hotels in Saint Margaret's Hope

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murray Arms
Sands Hotel
Stromabank Hotel
The Hoy Hotel

Cafes in Saint Margaret's Hope

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burray Community cafe & Fossil museum
Polly Kettle Tearoom and crafts

Castles in Saint Margaret's Hope

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle Howe
Castle of Burwick - promontory fort (ruins)

Gas Stations in Saint Margaret's Hope

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #580149290
GB #9650127481

Gyms in Saint Margaret's Hope

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Healthy Living Centre

Golf Courses in Saint Margaret's Hope

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Ronaldsay Golf Course

Breweries in Saint Margaret's Hope

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
John o'Groats Brewery Visitor Centre

Airports Near Saint Margaret's Hope

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eday AirportEOIMedium Airport
Kirkwall AirportKOIMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Corston Airstrip—Small Airport
Flotta Isle AirstripFLHSmall Airport
Lamb Holm Airfield—Small Airport
North Ronaldsay AirportNRLSmall Airport
Papa Westray AirportPPWSmall Airport
Sanday AirportNDYSmall Airport
Stronsay AirportSOYSmall Airport
Westray AirportWRYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint Margaret's Hope

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Flotta Post Office
Holm Post Office and Shop
Longhope Post Office
Lyness Post Office
Mail Boxes Etc.
St Margarets Hope Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint Margaret's Hope

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Flotta Church
Old St Mary's Church
Saint Peters (now deconsecrated)
St Margaret's Church and Hall
The Italian Chapel

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 Saint Margaret's Hope

What is the population of Saint Margaret's Hope?

Saint Margaret's Hope has a population of 550 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 393 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Saint Margaret's Hope expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,156, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,153 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint Margaret's Hope?

Saint Margaret's Hope has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

How is the job market in Saint Margaret's Hope?

Saint Margaret's Hope has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,061. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint Margaret's Hope?

The median home value in Saint Margaret's Hope is $278,153. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,379. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Saint Margaret's Hope?

50.0% of adults in Saint Margaret's Hope 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 Saint Margaret's Hope?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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