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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
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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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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 63 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 65/100.
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