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About

Bispham ward occupies the northern section of Blackpool's coastline, stretching inland from the sea. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of pre-war and more modern housing estates. Its layout is defined by main thoroughfares like Red Bank Road and Bispham Road, which connect it to the town centre and neighbouring Cleveleys. The ward includes the grounds of Blackpool and The Fylde College, adding an educational presence to the local community.

The coastline here is marked by the concrete sea defences and the Bispham Tram Depot, a key operational hub for the town's iconic transport system. Away from the promenade, the land rises gently towards the Warbreck Hill area. Local commerce is focused along the main roads, with independent shops and services catering to residents. The area's northern boundary is delineated by the grassy slopes of Moor Park, which offers open green space with views over the Irish Sea.

Area overview

On average Bispham has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bispham is £38,375 per year. The median sale price in Bispham is £165,000 (around £157 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £197,250. There are 1 schools in Bispham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bispham

Median price: £165,000

Price per sq ft: £157

Sales (last 12 months): 79

Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £197K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Bispham area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,950 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bispham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£223,750	£284	£176,713	£197,125	£250,000	£332,500
Semi-Detached	40	£180,500	£175	£124,655	£159,125	£202,500	£286,500
Terraced	20	£138,500	£114	£105,895	£122,500	£167,750	£220,500
Flats	13	£107,500	£151	£69,980	£82,500	£125,000	£132,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bispham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bispham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£147,500	£130,000	£126,000	£103,000
2017	£198,725	£94,500	£134,550	£109,750
2018	£188,000	£103,000	£130,500	£100,000
2019	£168,500	£80,000	£135,000	£102,500
2020	£181,000	£79,000	£140,000	£122,500
2021	£246,000	£111,475	£159,000	£128,000
2022	£255,000	£99,950	£162,250	£145,000
2023	£225,000	£94,000	£167,000	£128,750
2024	£197,500	£80,500	£167,750	£149,950
2025	£193,725	£112,750	£175,500	£150,000
2026	£250,000	£80,500	£180,000	£162,473

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bispham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£161	£134	£114	£94
2017	£126	£133	£124	£95
2018	£152	£129	£129	£99
2019	£144	£118	£129	£99
2020	£155	£115	£139	£95
2021	£226	£141	£153	£121
2022	£209	£130	£161	£137
2023	£155	£150	£159	£117
2024	£187	£134	£168	£133
2025	£215	£151	£164	£119
2026	£300	£125	£172	£118

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Bispham ward.

Local councillors

Joel McKevitt

Bispham - Elected 7 Nov 2024

Labour Party