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Blackwood
City in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Blackwood is a charming village in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, blending rural tranquility with community warmth. Its compact size, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the Clyde Valley make it ideal for exploring the Scottish countryside while enjoying local hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
South Lanarkshire
Population
8,096
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.67°, -3.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,043
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
86
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
26.3°C
Record Low
-9.4°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1256 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
GLA
Distance
40 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 38 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 76/100.
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