Halkirk
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Halkirk is a charming village in the Orkney Islands region of the United Kingdom, known for its tranquil rural setting and close-knit community. The village is a gateway to Caithness, offering beautiful landscapes and a glimpse of traditional Scottish village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
970
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.51°, -3.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
67
English
100
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
23.0°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1059 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
WIC
Distance
24 km
Explore
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 2026-03-23.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.