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Prestonpans
City in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview
Prestonpans is a small coastal town just east of Edinburgh, renowned for its rich industrial heritage and the historic Battle of Prestonpans site. Its blend of history, beach, and proximity to Scotland's capital make it an attractive destination for relaxed local exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Edinburgh
Population
10,410
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.96°, -2.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,302
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
98
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
136 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
200.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
24 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 11 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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