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Loanhead
City in Midlothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Loanhead is a small town in Midlothian, just south of Edinburgh, known for its community spirit and historic ties to Scotland's mining heritage. It offers visitors a mix of local shops, green spaces, and convenient access to Edinburgh.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Midlothian
Population
6,440
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.88°, -3.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,273
Local Cost
$1,495
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
90
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
244 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
216.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
15 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 61 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 80/100.
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