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Colinton
City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview
Colinton is a leafy Edinburgh suburb known for its village charm, historic architecture, and access to the scenic Pentland Hills. It blends a tranquil residential atmosphere with proximity to the city's cultural offerings, making it a haven for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Edinburgh
Population
7,637
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.91°, -3.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,769
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
97
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
190 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
5
Parks
18
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
167.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
8 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 8 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 78/100.
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