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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
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 78/100.
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