Living in Blackpool, Lancashire
Thinking of moving to Blackpool? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Blackpool, Lancashire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Blackpool
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Nearest GP surgeries to Blackpool
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Medical Practice | Whitegate Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.3 mi | 01253 953070 |
| GP Led Health Centre | Open Access GP Surgery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.3 mi | 01253 953953 |
| Adelaide Street Surgery | 61 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool | 0.4 mi | 01253 620725 |
| South King Street Medical Centre | The Medical Centre, 25 South King Street, Blackpool | 0.5 mi | 01253 626637 |
| Layton Medical Centre | 200 Kingscote Drive, Blackpool | 0.8 mi | 01253 951955 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Blackpool
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Whitegate Drive | 60 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.1 mi | 01253 392044 |
| Whitegate Pharmacy | Whitegate Health Centre, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.3 mi | 01253 807808 |
| Allied Pharmacy Charles Street | 80b Charles Street, Blackpool | 0.4 mi | 01253 749815 |
| Cohens Chemist | 164 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.5 mi | 01253 698622 |
| Everest Pharmacy - South King Street | 8 South King Street, Blackpool | 0.5 mi | 01253 628589 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Blackpool
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthoworld | 24 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.1 mi | |
| Fylde Coast Medical Services LTD | 88 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 6 Leamington Road, Blackpool | 0.3 mi | |
| Whitegate Drive (dental Surgery) | 129 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.3 mi | |
| Whitegate Drive Centre | 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Blackpool
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50, WEST PARK DRIVE | £210,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 6, GROSVENOR HOUSE, 181, WHITEGATE DRIVE | £94,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 2A, HASLEMERE AVENUE | £274,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 3, PADDOCK DRIVE | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 17, CLIFTON CRESCENT | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 9, ROSEFINCH WAY | £185,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 226, PRESTON OLD ROAD | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 10, CANTERBURY AVENUE | £122,500 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 5, NEWCASTLE AVENUE | £140,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 14, CAMBORNE COURT | £120,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
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Schools in Blackpool
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Revoe Learning Academy | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Layton Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Westminster Primary Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Boundary Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Good | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Good | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Blackpool
Local Amenities in Blackpool
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Raikes Hall Hotel Crown Green Bowls Club 0.2 mi
- Stanley Park Crown Green Bowls Club 0.3 mi
- Harold Larwood Park 0.4 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl 0.4 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.5 mi
- Heron Foods 0.7 mi
- Aldi 1 mi
- Asda 1.4 mi
Train Stations
- Blackpool North Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Layton (Lancs) Rail Station 1.2 mi
- Blackpool South Rail Station 1.4 mi
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach Rail Station 2.2 mi
- Poulton-le-Fylde Rail Station 2.8 mi
Airports
- Blackpool Airport 3.2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Whitworths Chemists Ltd 0.1 mi
- Whitegate Drive Health Centre 0.4 mi
- Marton Medical 0.4 mi
- Gorton Street Surgery 0.4 mi
- Whitegate Pharmacy 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Blackpool
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