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Blackpool FY8 4 area guide

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Is Blackpool FY8 4 a good place to live?

In Blackpool (FY8 4), recorded crime is 68% below the national average, homes sell for around £318,979 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 68% below 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
£318,979
from 184 sales
Population
25,379
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
85.9
per 1,000 · -68% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 2 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
84%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
20.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Blackpool FY8 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY8 4 is rated high. Around 20.1% of properties (1,145 of 5,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 169 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 FY8 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 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 FY8 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 54
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 20%
Households: 11,888

Owned 75% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for FY8 4.

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Blackpool FY8 4: frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool FY8 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Blackpool FY8 4?

Recorded crime in Blackpool FY8 4 runs at 85.9 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Blackpool FY8 4 safe?

Crime in Blackpool FY8 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Blackpool FY8 4 runs at 85.9 per 1,000 properties, 68% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Blackpool FY8 4?

Homes in Blackpool FY8 4 sell for around £318,979 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Blackpool FY8 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackpool FY8 4 is rated high. Around 20.1% of properties (1,145 of 5,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 169 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Blackpool FY8 4?

There are 6 schools in Blackpool FY8 4 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Blackpool FY8 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Blackpool FY8 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Blackpool FY8 4 a deprived area?

Blackpool FY8 4 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).