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Buckhaven
City in Fife, United Kingdom
Overview
Buckhaven is a small coastal town in Fife, Scotland, known for its rich mining history and friendly community atmosphere. The town sits on the Firth of Forth, offering scenic sea views and access to nature trails. While quiet, Buckhaven makes a comfortable base for exploring the nearby coast and towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Fife
Population
4,220
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.17°, -3.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
80
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
299 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
10
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
117.0
Airport
ADX
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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