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Anchorsholme

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About

Anchorsholme occupies the northernmost section of Blackpool's urban area, bordering the Irish Sea to the west and the open countryside of Lancashire to the north and east. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern developments. Its western boundary is defined by the coastal promenade, which provides direct access to a stretch of beach.

A notable local feature is the Anchorsholme Park, which includes formal gardens, sports facilities, and a large lake. The area is served by local shopping parades along Warbreck Drive and Anchorsholme Lane, catering to daily needs. The ward's layout is orderly, with a network of roads leading inland from the coast, gradually giving way to more open, green spaces on its eastern fringes near the boundary with Cleveleys.

Area overview

On average Anchorsholme has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Anchorsholme is £36,398 per year. The median sale price in Anchorsholme is £163,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £134,250 and £185,125. There are 2 schools in Anchorsholme: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Anchorsholme

Median price: £163,000
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £134K – £185K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Anchorsholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £312,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anchorsholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£228,500£205
Semi-Detached78£163,450£212
Terraced6£124,998£143
Flats10£89,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Anchorsholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anchorsholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168,750£88,000£119,000£90,000
2017£165,000£71,500£118,500£102,000
2018£155,750£73,000£120,500£116,750
2019£182,000£74,000£120,000£122,475
2020£187,500£83,500£126,250£109,800
2021£149,500£73,000£139,250£124,000
2022£220,000£90,000£152,000£126,000
2023£250,000£85,000£151,500£134,000
2024£230,000£89,950£155,000£136,000
2025£209,975£90,000£150,000£143,000
2026£232,688£80,000£165,000£139,995
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anchorsholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anchorsholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£137£140£125
2017£156£128£153£120
2018£157£119£157£142
2019£143£113£159£130
2020£177£130£161£119
2021£138£137£181£130
2022£212£157£186£157
2023£214£143£190£149
2024£194£135£194£158
2025£187£153£182£137
2026£205£131£224£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anchorsholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Anchorsholme in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,955
Band C£2,234
Band D£2,513
Band E£3,072
Band F£3,630
Band G£4,189
Band H£5,026

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Anchorsholme ward.

Local councillors

Anita Cooper

Anchorsholme - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Paul David Stuart Galley

Anchorsholme - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative