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Borough of Wigan
City in Wigan, United Kingdom
Overview
Borough of Wigan blends industrial heritage, lively urban vibes, and access to scenic countryside. You'll find a welcoming community, historic sites, and the famous pies that put Wigan on the UK food map. The borough is a gateway to the northwest, well-connected by rail and road.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Wigan
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.50°, -2.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,217
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
92
English
98
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
7 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
LPL
Distance
25 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 78/100.
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