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About

Carleton ward lies on the eastern edge of the borough of Wyre, directly adjacent to the larger town of Blackpool. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and older terraced streets. It is a functional suburb with local shops and schools serving the community. The ward contains several industrial and business parks, contributing to its local economy.

The geography is largely flat, with the western boundary formed by the Blackpool and Fleetwood railway line. A notable feature is the presence of Carleton Crematorium, situated on a quiet, tree-lined lane. The area also includes Carleton Green, a modern housing development built on former agricultural land, representing a significant recent expansion of the suburb's footprint.

Area overview

On average Carleton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carleton is £45,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Carleton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carleton is home to around 4,431 people, with a population density of about 2,183.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carleton Population
4,431
Population density
2,183 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.34(+20%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.31(-45%)
Shoplifting
16.02(+181%)
Vehicle crime
5.42(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,282
96.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.68%
Other White
27
0.61%
Chinese
15
0.34%
Irish
14
0.32%
Total population: 4,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,346
35.63%
Level 3 (A level)
663
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
566
14.98%
No qualifications
504
13.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
355
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,019
50.92%
Owns with a mortgage
709
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
9.7%
Other social rented
39
1.95%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.55%
Total households: 2,001

Property prices in Carleton

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Carleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carleton 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 Carleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£321,500
Flats2£74,750
Semi-Detached38£202,500

10 years median price trend in Carleton

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

All postcodes in Carleton

FY67TU

Skipton Avenue

FY67PP

Whiteholme Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.