Wick
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Wick is a small coastal town on Scotland's far north, serving as a gateway to the Orkney Islands and the dramatic cliffs of Caithness. Despite its modest size, it offers rich local heritage, stunning sea views, and cozy Scottish hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
426
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.44°, -3.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,728
Local Cost
$1,128
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
13.0°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1027 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
272.0
Airport
WIC
Distance
2 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 2026-03-23.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.