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Tayport, United Kingdom
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Tayport is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,920. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Tayport
Tayport, also known as Ferry-Port-on-Craig, is a town in Fife, Scotland. It lies on the Firth of Tay opposite Broughty Ferry, a suburb of Dundee. The two were linked by a ferry service until 1939. To the east of Tayport is the vast Tentsmuir Nature Reserve, an area of forested dunes edged by wide sands that continue all the way round to the mouth of the River Eden.
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| Population | 3,920 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.4470°, -2.8797° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,420 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Tayport
Tayport is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,920. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tayport vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Tayport vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,420 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 357 |
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 | $212,855 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,236 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,568 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tayport
Tayport has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.4470°N, 2.8797°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Tayport has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 925.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Tayport
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forthill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Grove Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Craigiebarns Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Claypotts Castle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Pius' RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tayport Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eastern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tayport
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 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NOW Radio 80s | 80's, 80s | MP3 |
Museums in Tayport
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Pettigrew Museum | ||||
| Broughty Castle Museum | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum | ||||
| Discovery Point | ||||
| Dundee Museum of Transport | ||||
| Dundee Science Centre | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| Gateway to the Glens Museum | ||||
| HMS Unicorn | ||||
| J M Barrie's Birthplace | ||||
| Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery | ||||
| MUSA Collections Centre | ||||
| R&A World Golf Museum | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| Scottish Fisheries Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Andrews Cathedral Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum | ||||
| St Monans Heritage Collection | ||||
| Tayside Medical History Museum | ||||
| Tayside Police Museum | ||||
| The McManus | ||||
| The McManus Collection's Unit | ||||
| V&A Dundee | ||||
| Verdant Works | ||||
| Wardlaw Museum |
Libraries in Tayport
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Ardler Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arthurstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernard King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackness Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughty Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnoustie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldside Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinsburgh Galloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundee Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fintry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forfar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J F Allen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirriemuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ladybank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martyrs Kirk Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Menzieshill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monifieth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pittenweem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Monans Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| University of St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waid Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitfield Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tayport
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnoustie Farmers' Market | |||||
| Dundee Farmers' Market | |||||
| Forfar Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Tayport
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tayport
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tayport
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tayport
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tayport
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tayport
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tayport
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tayport
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tayport
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tayport
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tayport
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tayport
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tayport
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tayport
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futtle | ||||
| Holy Goat Brewing | ||||
| MòR Beers | ||||
| Redcastle Brewery | ||||
| St Andrews Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Tayport
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tayport
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tayport
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | — | Small 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 |
| East Fortune Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | 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 |
| Laurencekirk | — | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Netherley Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tayport
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballindean Road Post Office | |
| Broughty Ferry Post Office | |
| Tayport Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tayport
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Broughty Ferry Mosque | |
| Broughty Ferry Presbyterian Church | |
| Broughty Free Church | |
| Douglas & Mid Craigie Parish Church | |
| East Church | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Our Lady of Good Councel | |
| St Aidan's | |
| St James’ Parish Church | |
| St Luke's and Queen Street Church | |
| St Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church | |
| St Mary’s Episcopal Church | |
| St Pius' Church | |
| St Stephen's and West Parish Church | |
| Tayport Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tayport?
Tayport has a population of 3,920 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Tayport expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,420, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $212,855 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tayport?
Tayport has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.
How is the job market in Tayport?
Tayport has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $950. There are 357 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tayport?
The median home value in Tayport is $212,855. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Tayport?
50.0% of adults in Tayport 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 Tayport?
90% of residents speak only English at home.