Blackpool FY5 area guide
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Is Blackpool FY5 a good place to live?
In Blackpool (FY5), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £179,085 on average, there are 13 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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
£179,085
Population
53,289
Recorded crime
246.0
Schools
13
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Blackpool FY5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY5 is rated high. Around 75.7% of properties (19,121 of 25,263) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,038 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 FY5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (215 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 FY5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 310/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 24,787
Owned 74% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for FY5.
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Blackpool FY5: frequently asked questions
Is Blackpool FY5 a good place to live?
In Blackpool (FY5), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £179,085 on average, there are 13 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Blackpool FY5?
Recorded crime in Blackpool FY5 runs at 246.0 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Blackpool FY5 safe?
Crime in Blackpool FY5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackpool FY5 runs at 246.0 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Blackpool FY5?
Homes in Blackpool FY5 sell for around £179,085 on average, based on 1,022 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Blackpool FY5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY5 is rated high. Around 75.7% of properties (19,121 of 25,263) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2,038 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Blackpool FY5?
There are 13 schools in Blackpool FY5 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Blackpool FY5 a deprived area?
Blackpool FY5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).