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Portaferry
City in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom
Overview
Portaferry is a charming coastal town in Northern Ireland at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, facing Strangford across the lough. Known for its maritime history, stunning views, and welcoming community, it offers relaxing small-town living and easy access to natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
District
Ards and North Down
Population
2,525
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.38°, -5.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,225
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
23.3°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1067 mm
Internet Speed
274 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
93.0
Airport
BHD
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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