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City of Edinburgh

City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Overview

City of Edinburgh is a city in United Kingdom.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Council Area

Edinburgh

Population

524,930

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

55.95°, -3.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

3,630

Local Cost

1980

Local Income

2800

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

8.4°C

Summer Avg

13.7°C

Winter Avg

3.6°C

Record High

25.5°C

Record Low

-5.7°C

Humidity

88%

Precipitation

888 mm

Internet Speed

75 Mbps

Upload

34 Mbps

Latency

44 ms

City Vibrancy

792

Coworking

Cafes

427

Nightlife

332

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EDI

Distance

10 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Abbeyhill Colonies Balerno Balerno sits on Edinburgh's southwestern fringe and draws families with its peaceful streets and spacious homes. The area has a village-like feel but is well connected to the city.Carrick Knowe Carrick Knowe is a suburban area in west Edinburgh with mostly semi-detached houses and quiet streets. It is popular with families and offers quick access to local schools.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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