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Cowdenbeath

City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Overview

Cowdenbeath is a small town located in Fife, near Edinburgh, known for its mining heritage and close-knit community. With easy rail access to Edinburgh and scenic surroundings, it offers a quieter pace while staying connected to city amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Edinburgh
Population
11,640
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.11°, -3.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,063
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
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
168 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
8
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
465.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
18 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 12 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 75/100.

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