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Coaltown of Balgonie

City in Fife, United Kingdom

Overview

Coaltown of Balgonie is a peaceful Fife village with a rich mining heritage and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by open countryside, it's an ideal spot for those seeking rural charm and easy access to larger towns like Glenrothes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Fife
Population
1,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.18°, -3.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,814
Local Cost
$1,135
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
85
English
99
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
254 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
ADX
Distance
27 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.

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