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Barrow in Furness

City in Blackpool, United Kingdom

Overview

Barrow-in-Furness is a coastal town in Cumbria, England, noted for its industrial heritage and proximity to natural beauty. This compact, friendly town features historic sites, access to the Lake District, and scenic stretches along the Irish Sea. It's an authentic spot for experiencing northwest England without the crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Blackpool
Population
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.11°, -3.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
24.7°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1163 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
506.0
Airport
BWF
Distance
3 km

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 4 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 75/100.

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