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Giffnock
City in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Overview
Giffnock is a leafy, affluent suburb just south of Glasgow renowned for its family-friendly vibe, excellent schools, and verdant green spaces. With a blend of classic Scottish charm and modern amenities, it offers a relaxed pace close to big-city excitement.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Glasgow
Population
12,300
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.80°, -4.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,938
Local Cost
$1,710
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1379 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
4
Parks
30
Transport
73
Walk Score
73
Footways
145.0
Airport
GLA
Distance
11 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 31 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 75/100.
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