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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
68
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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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 33 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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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