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Blackrod
City in Wigan, United Kingdom
Overview
Blackrod is a small, picturesque town in the borough of Wigan, known for its charming village center, historic churches, and proximity to the scenic Lancashire countryside. It offers visitors a taste of traditional English village life with easy access to natural trails and friendly local pubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Wigan
Population
5,514
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.59°, -2.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1001 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
2
Transport
46
Walk Score
46
Footways
92.0
Airport
WRT
Distance
26 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 19 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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