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About

Layton ward sits in the northern part of Blackpool, a primarily residential area characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along Talbot Road and Westcliffe Drive. The layout is functional, with streets organised in a grid pattern that facilitates movement between homes and local amenities. It serves as a settled community for many, with housing stock ranging from Victorian through to more modern developments.

The area includes Warbreck Hill and Anchorsholme Park, providing green spaces for recreation. Educational and community facilities, such as Layton Primary School and the community centre, form focal points. A notable local feature is the annual Layton Festival, a community-led event that brings residents together. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting the ward to Blackpool town centre and the promenade.

Area overview

On average Layton has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Layton is £40,122 per year. The median sale price in Layton is £129,500 (around £148 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,500 and £152,250. There are 1 schools in Layton: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Layton

Median price: £129,500
Price per sq ft: £148
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £109K – £152K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Layton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Layton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£272,000£211
Semi-Detached47£141,500£154
Flats3£117,000£144
Terraced41£115,000£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Layton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Layton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£86,250£94,238£74,000
2017£288,500£130,000£101,850£80,000
2018£265,000£92,500£112,750£80,000
2019£203,750£73,250£110,500£75,000
2020£188,000£91,500£115,000£80,000
2021£350,000£48,000£130,000£85,817
2022£399,950£134,995£150,000£95,000
2023£291,500£121,000£148,000£92,500
2024£360,000£117,000£145,500£99,250
2025£281,000£97,000£128,750£110,500
2026£235,000—£153,000£118,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Layton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Layton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£122£107£96
2017£164£138£114£103
2018£162£166£122£103
2019£144£125£114£103
2020£164£172£135£104
2021£199£124£134£111
2022£152£149£167£119
2023£167£173£152£125
2024£194£153£153£125
2025£186£118£146£132
2026£223—£154£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Layton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Layton 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 Layton ward.

Local councillors

John Boughton

Layton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kathryn Mary Benson

Layton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party