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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Pollen forecast for Blackpool
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Blackpool
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Blackpool
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6, MAPLE AVENUE | £140,000 | Terraced | Jan 2026 |
| 2, MAPLE AVENUE | £155,000 | Terraced | Nov 2025 |
| 6, MAPLE AVENUE | £100,000 | Terraced | Mar 2025 |
| 3, MAPLE AVENUE | £130,000 | Terraced | May 2024 |
| 12, MAPLE AVENUE | £127,000 | Terraced | Mar 2024 |
| 11, MAPLE AVENUE | £100,000 | Terraced | Feb 2024 |
| 15A, MAPLE AVENUE | £42,000 | Flat | Apr 2021 |
| 2, MAPLE AVENUE | £130,000 | Terraced | Dec 2020 |
| 17, MAPLE AVENUE | £69,995 | Terraced | Mar 2019 |
| 9, MAPLE AVENUE | £92,000 | Terraced | Dec 2013 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Stanley Park Crown Green Bowls Club 0.3 mi
- Harold Larwood Park 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl 0.4 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.5 mi
- Heron Foods 0.7 mi
- Heron Foods 0.8 mi
- Lidl 0.9 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