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About

Blackpool is a coastal town in Lancashire, North West England. It is known for its seaside location and historic attractions, including the Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach amusement park. The town stretches along the Irish Sea, with a long promenade and sandy beaches. Its urban area includes several distinct neighbourhoods, such as South Shore and Bispham.

The district has a mix of entertainment venues, hotels, and residential areas. Blackpool Illuminations, an annual light display, draws visitors during autumn. The town's economy relies heavily on tourism, with many businesses catering to holidaymakers. Public transport includes trams running along the coastline, connecting key areas. The local landscape is mostly flat, with some green spaces like Stanley Park.

Area overview

On average Blackpool has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackpool is £32,867 per year. There are 49 schools in Blackpool: 32 primary (2 Outstanding and 20 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackpool Population
141,036
Population density
4,041.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127,445
90.36%
Other White
4,854
3.44%
Other Asian
1,228
0.87%
Indian
892
0.63%
Irish
808
0.57%
Total population: 141,039

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
20,348
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
18,843
29.09%
Owns with a mortgage
16,886
26.07%
Social rents from council
3,947
6.09%
Other social rented
2,753
4.25%
Total households: 64,783

Property prices in Blackpool

Based on 1,859 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 in Blackpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached166£250,000
Flats188£80,500
Semi-Detached825£158,000
Terraced680£115,000

10 years median price trend in Blackpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackpool.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.