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Darwen

City in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom

Overview

Darwen is a charming Lancashire town set between rolling hills and moorland, celebrated for its Victorian architecture, local markets, and access to beautiful countryside. Its friendly community atmosphere makes it a welcoming spot for visitors seeking authentic Northern England experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Population
28,124
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.70°, -2.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
88
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
196 Mbps
Upload
178 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
9
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WRT
Distance
28 km

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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 55 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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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