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Balloch
City in West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Balloch is a charming gateway town to Loch Lomond, known for its natural scenery, friendly locals, and easy access to Scotland's renowned outdoors. Its compact size offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of activities centered around the loch and park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Dunbartonshire
Population
6,050
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.00°, -4.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,208
Local Cost
$1,405
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
94
English
99
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
139 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
90
Walk Score
90
Footways
180.0
Airport
GLA
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 90 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 75/100.
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