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Balfron
City in West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Balfron is a picturesque Scottish village set within West Dunbartonshire. Known for its scenic surroundings, friendly community, and blend of historic and modern architecture, it offers a tranquil retreat close to the Trossachs. The rural atmosphere makes it ideal for nature lovers and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Dunbartonshire
Population
2,100
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.07°, -4.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,292
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1379 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
GLA
Distance
23 km
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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 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.
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