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Helensburgh
City in Inverclyde, United Kingdom
Overview
Helensburgh is a scenic coastal town on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde, offering a mix of Victorian charm, waterside promenades, and access to the hills and lochs of western Scotland. Renowned for its attractive streetscapes and the architectural landmark Hill House, Helensburgh is both a relaxed commuter base and a popular spot for visitors exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Inverclyde
Population
13,640
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.01°, -4.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,217
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
13.3°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
25.2°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1525 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
82.0
Airport
GLA
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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