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Thornton
City in Fife, United Kingdom
Overview
Thornton is a small village in Fife, Scotland, known for its charming residential streets, rich railway history, and a strong sense of community. The town offers a peaceful setting surrounded by the gentle landscapes typical of rural Fife, with easy connections to larger towns nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Fife
Population
2,020
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.17°, -3.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,804
Local Cost
$1,154
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
88
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
337 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
27 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 13 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 75/100.
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