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Alva
City in Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Alva is a scenic small town in Clackmannanshire, set at the foot of the Ochil Hills. It's known for its walking trails, historical textile heritage, and friendly local atmosphere. Despite its size, Alva offers easy access to nature and traditional Scottish community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Clackmannanshire
Population
4,600
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.15°, -3.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,808
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1036 mm
Internet Speed
186 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
48.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
36 km
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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 21 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 67/100.
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