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Blackburn
City in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom
Overview
Blackburn is a lively industrial town in Lancashire, known for its rich textile history, beautiful parks, and a lively multicultural atmosphere. The city blends heritage buildings with modern shopping and diverse cuisine, making it a friendly and affordable place to visit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Population
117,963
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.75°, -2.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,095
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
98
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
117 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
28
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WRT
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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