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Blackwood
City in Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Overview
Blackwood is a charming market town set in the valleys of Caerphilly County, Wales, known for its community spirit, historic sites, and access to scenic countryside. Its compact size ensures most amenities and attractions are readily accessible for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Population
8,096
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.67°, -3.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,756
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
84
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
1
Cafes
7
Nightlife
9
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
358.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
31 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 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 61/100.
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