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Blackburn
City in West Lothian, United Kingdom
Overview
Blackburn in West Lothian is a medium-sized Scottish town known for its strong community spirit and convenient location between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The town features a mix of local shops, green parks, and modern residential areas, making it a practical base for exploring central Scotland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
West Lothian
Population
117,963
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.87°, -3.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,094
Local Cost
$1,295
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
94
English
99
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1036 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EDI
Distance
19 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 73/100.
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