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Kirknewton
City in West Lothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Kirknewton is a charming village in West Lothian known for its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque countryside. Its proximity to Edinburgh makes it a peaceful base for exploring central Scotland while still offering a glimpse of rural UK village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Lothian
Population
1,980
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.89°, -3.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,356
Local Cost
$1,545
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
13.7°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
888 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
48.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
8 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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 2026-01-15.
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 62/100.
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