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Whitburn, United Kingdom
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Whitburn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,460. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,460 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8667°, -3.6833° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,970 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Whitburn
Whitburn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 10,460. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Whitburn vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Whitburn vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,970 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,970 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 952 |
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 | $281,823 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,274 |
| 10% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 4,184 |
Property Tax
Climate in Whitburn
Whitburn 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8667°N, 3.6833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Whitburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Total Area | 182.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Whitburn
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Croftmalloch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Polkemmet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burnhouse Skills Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Primary School Whitburn | - | - | - | - |
| Whitdale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitburn
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Whitburn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum | ||||
| Biggar Gasworks Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Broxburn Community Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Robert Owen's House | ||||
| Scottish Vintage Bus Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Whitburn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lesmahagow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Whitburn
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whitburn
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Whitburn
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Whitburn
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Whitburn
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitburn
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Whitburn
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whitburn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Whitburn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Whitburn
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 Whitburn
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Whitburn
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Whitburn Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitburn
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brucefield Church | |
| Connect Community Church | |
| West End Gospel Hall | |
| Whitburn Christian Fellowship | |
| Whitburn South Parish Church |
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What is the population of Whitburn?
Whitburn has a population of 10,460 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Whitburn expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,970, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,823 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,274 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Whitburn?
Whitburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Whitburn?
Whitburn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 952 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Whitburn?
The median home value in Whitburn is $281,823. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,274. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Whitburn?
50.0% of adults in Whitburn 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 Whitburn?
90% of residents speak only English at home.