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Alston

City in Halton, United Kingdom

Overview

Alston is a picturesque market town in Halton, United Kingdom, renowned for its hilltop setting, cobbled lanes, and rich history as one of England's highest towns. With stunning countryside all around, it offers an authentic slice of rural life and a warm welcome to visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Halton
Population
1,105
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.81°, -2.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,600
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
13.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1065 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
87.0
Airport
CAX
Distance
28 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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