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Blaenau-Ffestiniog
City in Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Overview
Blaenau-Ffestiniog, located in Gwynedd, North Wales, is a former slate mining town renowned for its rugged landscapes and proximity to Snowdonia National Park. The town is a hub for adventure tourism, heritage railways, and unique underground attractions, retaining an authentic Welsh charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.99°, -3.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,768
Local Cost
$1,122
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
85
English
95
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
27.9°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1353 mm
Internet Speed
196 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
VLY
Distance
49 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 10 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 72/100.
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