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Blackpool FY3 8 area guide

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Is Blackpool FY3 8 a good place to live?

In Blackpool (FY3 8), recorded crime is 62% above the national average, homes sell for around £153,315 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£153,315
from 176 sales
Population
22,409
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
432.2
per 1,000 · +62% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Blackpool FY3 8

Blackpool FY3 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,881 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 93/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 9,917

Owned 58% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for FY3 8.

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Blackpool FY3 8: frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool FY3 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Blackpool FY3 8?

Recorded crime in Blackpool FY3 8 runs at 432.2 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Blackpool FY3 8 safe?

Crime in Blackpool FY3 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackpool FY3 8 runs at 432.2 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Blackpool FY3 8?

Homes in Blackpool FY3 8 sell for around £153,315 on average, based on 176 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Blackpool FY3 8 at risk of flooding?

Blackpool FY3 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,881 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Blackpool FY3 8?

There are 2 schools in Blackpool FY3 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Blackpool FY3 8 a deprived area?

Blackpool FY3 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).