Town Pop. 150,264

Living in Blackpool: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackpool comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 12/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On the national picture that lands Blackpool in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: FY1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

203 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 11,690 crimes

↑ 134% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 8,058 crimes

↑ 253% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,935 crimes

↑ 90% above national average

Other theft 1,681 crimes

↑ 81% above national average

Public order 1,612 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

other 5,531 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 1,731 crimes
2 Nightclub 597 crimes
3 Clifton Street 530 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³

Green Space 27

Parks Ample 49

Sports Pitches Ample 82

Allotments Ample 6

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 20

Bowling Greens Ample 32

Playgrounds Ample 47

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 52 in area

3Outstanding38Good4Requires Improvement2Inadequate5Ungraded

Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Layton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Park Community AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Anchorsholme Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Armfield AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Blackpool Gateway AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Boundary Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospitalin area

Southport and Formby District General Hospital9.5 mi

Royal Preston Hospital10.6 mi

Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi

Routine referral (median)13 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%

10 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,789 patients per GP

14dentists29pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%

available across Blackpool

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,405 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate51.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed51.3%Unemployed4%Retired25%Student3.5%Other inactive16.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial29%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary34.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership59.7%

Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Blackpool · 2026-27

A £1,675

B £1,955

C £2,234

D £2,513

E £3,071

F £3,630

G £4,188

H £5,026

Energy North West England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Blackpool North 1 mi

Blackpool South 1.4 mi

Layton 1.4 mi

J4 M55 2.1 mi

J4 M55 2.7 mi

J3 M55 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 134

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 228

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 152

Retail Shopping Ample 531

Takeaways Ample 315

Fitness Ample 28

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£142,000	1,101
Detached	£280,000	129
Semi-detached	£164,975	482
Terraced	£118,500	384
Flat / Maisonette	£90,750	106

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackpool a nice place to live?

Blackpool is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackpool is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blackpool?

Crime levels in Blackpool are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 12/100. There were 30,507 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackpool?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackpool are Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Layton Primary School and Park Community Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 52 rated schools in Blackpool in total.

What are house prices like in Blackpool?

The current median house price in Blackpool is £142,000, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £280,000, semi-detached £164,975, terraced £118,500, flat £90,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 1,101 sales recorded in the past 12 months.