House prices in Blackpool
The median price paid for a home in Blackpool was £132,750 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,992 sales. House prices in Blackpool rose 4.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Blackpool was 38% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Blackpool was £719 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier (ONS). Blackpool had 16.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Blackpool stands out
- Blackpool is the most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Blackpool has the 2nd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 16.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Blackpool has the 7th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £132,750 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Blackpool
The median price paid in Blackpool was £132,750 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,992 sales, or £1,581 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £256,250 | 188 | £2,338 | +2.5% | +10.4% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £158,000 | 835 | £1,804 | +4.0% | +16.4% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £105,000 | 812 | £1,267 | 0.0% | +13.5% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £80,000 | 157 | £1,430 | 0.0% | +14.3% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | £132,750 | +4.1% | +11.6% | £1,581 | +3.8% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Blackpool sold for a median £1,581 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 39% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Blackpool has the 7th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +4.1% change over the year is the 14th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Blackpool
Blackpool is the most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1st |
| Income | 10th |
| Employment | 1st |
| Education and skills | 9th |
| Health | 1st |
| Crime | 2nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 254th |
| Living environment | 21st |
Crime in Blackpool
The police recorded 24,412 crimes in Blackpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 16.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Blackpool fell 13.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 13.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7.52 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 6.78 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.76 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.64 |
Blackpool has the 2nd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Blackpool
The average private rent in Blackpool was £719 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier. Rents in Blackpool are 29.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Blackpool has the 29th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Blackpool
1,630 homes were sold in Blackpool in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.13 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Blackpool were 7.5% up on the year before and 31.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 87th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Broadband and mobile in Blackpool
93.6% of premises in Blackpool can get gigabit broadband and 99.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 83.9% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 85th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.8% of premises in Blackpool get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Blackpool
In the year ending June 2025, 8,307 people moved to Blackpool from elsewhere in the UK and 8,603 moved away, a net loss of 296 (2.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Wyre 1,481
- Fylde 959
- Preston 335
Most moved out to
- Wyre 2,186
- Fylde 1,167
- Preston 380
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Blackpool
How much does a house cost in Blackpool?
The median price paid for a home in Blackpool was £132,750 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £256,250; semi-detached £158,000; terraced £105,000; flats £80,000.
Are house prices in Blackpool going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Blackpool rose 4.1%, and over five years it rose 11.6%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Blackpool?
The average private rent in Blackpool was £719 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £501; 2 bed £652; 3 bed £794; 4+ bed £1,050.
Is Blackpool a safe place to live?
Blackpool had 16.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 2nd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Blackpool?
83.9% of premises in Blackpool can get full fibre and 93.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Fylde 10 km
- Wyre 17 km
- Preston 21 km
- South Ribble 22 km
- West Lancashire 26 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.