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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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Blackburn is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,480. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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About Blackburn
Blackburn is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, near both Bathgate and Livingston, two of the larger towns in the county. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Edinburgh and 25 miles (40 km) east of Glasgow on the old A8 road.
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| Population | 5,480 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8667°, -3.6333° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Blackburn
Blackburn is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 5,480. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blackburn vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Blackburn vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 499 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $54,171 |
| 81% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,192 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blackburn
Blackburn has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8667°N, 3.6333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Blackburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Total Area | 182.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Blackburn
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Murrayfield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Kentigern's Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Pinewood School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blackburn
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | — | MP3 | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stirling Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Blackburn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum | ||||
| Biggar Gasworks Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Broxburn Community Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| Forth Bridges Light House Museum | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Queensferry Museum | ||||
| Robert Owen's House | ||||
| Scottish Vintage Bus Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Blackburn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Duloch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkliston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Queensferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Blackburn
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blackburn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Blackburn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Blackburn
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Blackburn
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Balado Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fingland | — | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Polmont | — | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | — | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | — | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Blackburn?
Blackburn has a population of 5,480 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Blackburn expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $54,171 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Blackburn?
Blackburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blackburn?
Blackburn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 499 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blackburn?
The median home value in Blackburn is $54,171. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Blackburn?
50.0% of adults in Blackburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Blackburn?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.