What's it like to live in Blackpool?
An overview of Blackpool around FY1 4BJ — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.
Overall area score
29/ 100
Lower
A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.
How Blackpool scores
Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.
Schools
72/ 100
Good
Environment
42/ 100
Moderate
Health
2/ 100
Lower
What's around Blackpool
Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.
Schools
- Schools nearby20
- Rated Outstanding2
- Rated Good9
- Requires improvement1
- Closest: Blackpool Skills Academy · Not applicable
Health & NHS
- GP surgeries3nearest South King Street Medical Centre
- Dentists3nearest King Street (Dental Surgery)
- Pharmacies3nearest Boots
- Hospitals3nearest Spire Fylde Coast Hospital
Getting around
- Bus stops1nearest Rossall Point · 7.5 miles
- Train stations3nearest Layton · 1.7 miles
- Tram stops1nearest Fleetwood Ferry · 7.9 miles
Everyday amenities
- Food shops4nearest Boots UK Ltd · 60 m
- Restaurants & cafés4nearest The Blackpool Tower · 20 m
- Pubs & bars4nearest Viva Vegas Showroom · 130 m
- Parks & green spaces4nearest Public Park Or Garden · 0.6 miles
- Banks & ATMs3nearest Santander Blackpool 34-36 Cs · 180 m
Local context
Environmental and civic details recorded for Blackpool in public datasets.
- Air quality
- Good
- Green space
- Low
- Ward
- Talbot
- Council
- Blackpool
- MP
- Chris Webb
- Conservation area
- Town Centre
- Listed buildings within 500 m
- 16
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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around FY1 4BJ. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.