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East Calder
City in West Lothian, United Kingdom
Overview
East Calder is a small, welcoming village set in the scenic West Lothian countryside, just a short drive from Edinburgh. It's known for its peaceful pace of life, community events, and beautiful parks, making it an excellent base for exploring central Scotland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Lothian
Population
5,260
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.89°, -3.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,106
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
97
English
100
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
271 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
125.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
9 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 46 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 78/100.
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