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Biggar

City in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Overview

Biggar is a picturesque town in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, renowned for its rich history and welcoming community. Surrounded by scenic countryside, it features charming stone buildings, independent shops, and cultural sites. The town's tranquil atmosphere makes it ideal for a relaxing rural retreat.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
South Lanarkshire
Population
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.62°, -3.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,300
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
26.3°C
Record Low
-9.4°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1256 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
84.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
38 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 70/100.

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