Sandwick
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Sandwick is a picturesque village on the Mainland of Orkney, known for its seaside charm, pastoral landscapes, and deep-rooted history. With a small, close-knit community and easy access to some of Orkney's most famous archaeological sites, it offers an authentic island experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
1,217
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.79°, -2.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,125
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
21.4°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1109 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FLH
Distance
11 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: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.