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Ratho
City in West Lothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Ratho is a charming village just west of Edinburgh, set alongside the tranquil Union Canal. Known for its rich heritage, beautiful rural scenery, and proximity to Scotland's capital, it offers a peaceful retreat with easy city access.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Lothian
Population
1,950
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.92°, -3.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,134
Local Cost
$1,412
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
91
English
100
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
145 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
3 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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