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Blacon
City in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Overview
Blacon is a large suburb on the outskirts of Chester, offering a blend of local community spirit and easy access to both city amenities and the countryside. Known for its green spaces and connectivity, Blacon provides an affordable alternative to central Chester.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Population
13,495
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.21°, -2.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,178
Local Cost
$1,385
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
913 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
70
Walk Score
70
Footways
140.0
Airport
CEG
Distance
5 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 2025-12-06.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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