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Value: 350 meters
St Andrews West Sands
Beach in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
St Andrews West Sands is a beach located in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Death Count, Beach Area, and Average Beach Width, to help users compare it with other beaches in United Kingdom.
Page overview
- Country
- United Kingdom
- State
- Scotland
- City
- St Andrews
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Beach
Ranking highlights
See how this beach performs across different ranking categories in United Kingdom.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Death Count | 2 | Total recorded deaths linked to drowning, accidents, or hazards at the beach. |
| Beach Area | 1,120,000 m² | Total estimated land area covered by the beach. |
| Average Beach Width | 350 meters | Average distance from the shoreline to the back of the beach. |
| Annual Visitors | 600,000 | Estimated number of people visiting the beach per year. |
| Beach Length | 3,200 meters | Total measured length of the beach shoreline. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
St Andrews West Sands is located in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this beach.
- City
- St Andrews
- State
- Scotland
- Country
- United Kingdom
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How this beach is compared
This beach is compared with other beaches in United Kingdom using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how St Andrews West Sands performs across different comparison categories, such as Death Count, Beach Area, and Average Beach Width.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
St Andrews West Sands details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- VisitBritain
- Manual Beach Fatality Research
- OpenStreetMap Coastline Data
- Wikidata Beach Reference
- wikimedia_commons
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Andrews West Sands located?
St Andrews West Sands is located in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is St Andrews West Sands known for on LocoDeck?
St Andrews West Sands is listed as a beach in United Kingdom. This page highlights key metrics such as Death Count, Beach Area, and Average Beach Width to help compare it with other beaches.
How is St Andrews West Sands compared with other beaches?
St Andrews West Sands is compared using the ranking metrics available for beaches in United Kingdom. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.