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Accrington
City in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom
Overview
Accrington is a historic Lancashire town known for its Victorian architecture, local football passion, and scenic surroundings. It's a welcoming destination with a strong sense of community and easy access to nature trails and regional attractions. Visitors will find a blend of heritage sites and modern amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Population
35,318
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.75°, -2.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,768
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
27.4°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1146 mm
Internet Speed
175 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WRT
Distance
35 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 88 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 78/100.
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