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Plains
City in North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Plains is a small, friendly village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, set amid rolling countryside. It offers an authentic taste of rural Scottish life while remaining close to larger towns and rail connections. Visitors will find a welcoming community and pleasant green spaces perfect for relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
North Lanarkshire
Population
2,770
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.88°, -3.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,630
Local Cost
$1,102
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
86
English
99
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1036 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
GLA
Distance
32 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 10 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 61/100.
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