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Blackpool FY3 7 area guide

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Is Blackpool FY3 7 a good place to live?

In Blackpool (FY3 7), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £121,934 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 46% above average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£121,934
from 169 sales
Population
18,812
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
389.7
per 1,000 · +46% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
9
3 primary · 2 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Blackpool FY3 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY3 7 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 6,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in FY3 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in FY3 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 165/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 37%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 8,508

Owned 53% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for FY3 7.

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Blackpool FY3 7: frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool FY3 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Blackpool FY3 7?

Recorded crime in Blackpool FY3 7 runs at 389.7 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Blackpool FY3 7 safe?

Crime in Blackpool FY3 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackpool FY3 7 runs at 389.7 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Blackpool FY3 7?

Homes in Blackpool FY3 7 sell for around £121,934 on average, based on 169 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Blackpool FY3 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY3 7 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (17 of 6,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Blackpool FY3 7?

There are 9 schools in Blackpool FY3 7 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Blackpool FY3 7 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Blackpool FY3 7, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Blackpool FY3 7 a deprived area?

Blackpool FY3 7 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).