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Lochgelly
City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview
Lochgelly is a small former mining town located in Fife, within easy reach of Edinburgh and the Scottish countryside. Known for its friendly community, lakeside walks, and heritage sites, it offers a relaxed and authentic Scottish experience away from the city's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Edinburgh
Population
7,320
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.13°, -3.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,100
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
432 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
273.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
20 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 16 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 73/100.
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