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West Calder
City in West Lothian, United Kingdom
Overview
West Calder is a tranquil village in West Lothian, Scotland, offering a blend of rural charm and easy access to nearby cities like Edinburgh. It's known for its friendly community, historic buildings, and scenic countryside ideal for nature walks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Lothian
Population
3,130
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.85°, -3.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,973
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
88
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
214 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
5
Parks
7
Transport
89
Walk Score
89
Footways
177.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
17 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 47 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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