Property profile

Flat A8, Thornhill Close

Map showing Flat A, 8, Thornhill Close, Blackpool

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Estimated sale price

£105,000

Flats sold in Highfield

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Dec 2016
£88,000Change since last sale: +£18,000 (+20%)
Annualised change
+1.9% per yearBlackpool annualised change (flats) since 2016: +2.1% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £170 per sq ft
£126 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£44 per sq ft (−26%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Highfield
£120,000Estimate vs local median: −£14,000 (−12%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area78 m² / 840 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection16 Jan 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Dec 2016£88,000-

Local market

Property prices in Highfield

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £172K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£215,000£141
Semi-Detached42£165,000£181
Terraced53£125,000£155
Flats3£120,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£70,500£125,000£93,700
2017£166,000£63,000£124,500£94,000
2018£147,000£65,000£124,000£88,000
2019£192,000£78,250£129,950£98,750
2020£156,000£38,500£125,000£100,000
2021£272,500£69,000£145,000£110,000
2022£265,000£80,000£160,000£117,000
2023£170,000£73,000£150,000£122,250
2024£183,500£60,000£165,000£112,000
2025£214,500£84,500£165,500£125,000
2026£170,000£155,000£165,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£131£130£107
2017£157£102£138£118
2018£168£128£134£109
2019£132£107£144£110
2020£148£78£142£116
2021£206£123£158£130
2022£202£133£174£142
2023£181£121£166£132
2024£188£171£173£134
2025£177£135£175£147
2026£125£178£202£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202510, Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NBTerracedFreehold£98,000
10 Aug 202623, Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NETerracedFreehold£108,000
26 Jun 202663, Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NETerracedFreehold£123,000
10 Jun 202647, Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NETerracedFreehold£103,000
20 Mar 202655, Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NETerracedFreehold£112,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold73 m²£120,000 (2021)
3, Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold64 m²£104,000 (2018)
4, Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold62 m²£111,000 (2017)
6 Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold86 m²£132,500 (2023)
7 Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold78 m²£112,500 (2022)
9, Thornhill Close, BlackpoolFreehold61 m²£105,000 (2019)
10, Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold62 m²£49,000 (2000)
11 Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold61 m²£93,750 (2024)
12 Thornhill Close, BlackpoolLeasehold63 m²£105,000 (2004)
14 Thornhill Close, Blackpool, BlackpoolLeasehold78 m²£83,000 (2003)

Area insights for FY4 5BR

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Overview

Postcode FY4 5BR is located in an urban city, within the Highfield area of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Common Edge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year. The median sale price in Highfield is £145,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £172,000. The nearest station is Squires Gate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Common Edge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Common Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from FY4 5BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Common Edge near FY4 5BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Squires Gate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
3,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.13(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.87(+55%)
Shoplifting
14.91(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(-13%)
Public order
5.83(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
95.22%
Other White
4
1.74%
Other
3
1.3%
Chinese
1
0.43%
Caribbean
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
26.56%
No qualifications
45
23.44%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.09%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.09%
Other social rented
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the FY4 5BR postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for FY4 5BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryOur Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondaryHighfield Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryHawes Side AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY4 5BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 5BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDaily Savers Local17-19 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AXWalking directions to Daily Savers Local
0.3 miMy Store2-4 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AUWalking directions to My Store
0.4 miCo-op FoodHighfield Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 5APWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAldiAmy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RPWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miLondis455 Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2QLWalking directions to Londis