Understanding Scottish Places

Stenhousemuir, Falkirk

Population 9,585

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Stenhousemuiris in Falkirk Council area. It has Roman origins. The town however developed in the 18th century when it became home to the 'Falkirk tryst'. McCowans toffee was established in 1992 and despite several changes of ownership remained in operation until 2012. The town is residential with employment in adjoining towns.

In this medium town, population includes older people, some still in work often in less well paid sectors. It also includes a significant inactive population, some in poorer health. There is a higher proportion of single households and car ownership is lower.

Stenhousemuir is an interdependent town.

Its most similar towns are Dalbeattie, Galston, Lesmahagow, and Macduff.

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Inter-relationships

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Number of jobs

-2
Type average -1

Diversity of jobs

2
Type average 1

Distance travelled to work

4
Type average -2

Number of public sector jobs

2
Type average 3

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -6

Number of GP's and dentists

4
Type average 1

Number of children in primary schools

-4
Type average 0

Number of children in secondary schools

-6
Type average -1

Distance travelled to study

6
Type average 2

Number of shops

0
Type average 3

Diversity of retail offer

-2
Type average -3

Number of charities

Type average 0
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Public

Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Stenhousemuir 20.33685269 17.3453997 10.83459025 23.20261438 28.23026647

Commercial

Distance travelled to study

  At home Up to 5km 5 to 10km 10 to 30km 30km and over
Stenhousemuir 2.6499739175795516 11.71622326551904 0.6051121544079291 0.5738132498695879 0.7720396452790819

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