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Portlethen

City in Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Overview

Portlethen is a growing commuter town just south of Aberdeen, balancing modern amenities with its traditional fishing village roots. Set close to dramatic coastlines and wildlife-rich reserves, it's a peaceful base for exploring northeast Scotland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Aberdeen
Population
9,090
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.07°, -2.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
91
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,746
Local Cost
$1,443
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
22.1°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
906 mm
Internet Speed
163 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
259.0
Airport
ABZ
Distance
15 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 46 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.

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