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Bilston
City in Midlothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Bilston is a picturesque village in Midlothian, Scotland, known for its rural charm and proximity to both Edinburgh and the scenic Pentland Hills. Despite its small size, it offers natural attractions and a peaceful, community-oriented lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Midlothian
Population
1,330
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.87°, -3.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,245
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
92
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
449 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
4
Parks
5
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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