Abbey Close Blackpool
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3004202.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Blackpool costs £2,513 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Solaris Centre Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Highfield Surgery, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 115 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2018 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Blackpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,513 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,675 | £1,955 | £2,234 | £2,513 | £3,072 | £3,630 | £4,189 | £5,026 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 1,580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Direction - C3 to C4 HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former St Margaret Clitherow RC Church, 575 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1PU: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to 73 Stony Hill Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PP, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Public Offices, Clifton Drive South, St Annes: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Council Car Park & Airport Parking Site, rear 11-63: up to 25 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Land off Bridgeside, St Annes: up to 22 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 2FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY4 2PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Road Farmers Arms | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highfield Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lytham Road (Dental Surgery) | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Solaris Centre Park 9,820 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 310 m |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| North Hollow | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
5 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blackpool: see them on the Blackpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thames Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy FY4 2PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Roseacre Nursery FY4 2PF | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| A Se Anar FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Fortune Garden FY4 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Alcapones FY4 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Paramount Chinese FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jan 2026 |
| TOPO FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| The Hub @ South Shore FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Highfield Social Club FY4 2JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Blueberries FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Winstons Bistro & Bar FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Shapla Spice FY4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Italian Pantry FY4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Blue Diamond FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| No 90 Bar and Grill FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dayton Place (36); On or near Abbeyville (9); On or near Scarsdale Avenue (8); On or near Boome Street (8); On or near Gildabrook Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Scarsdale Avenue · Colville Avenue · Belvere Avenue · Wellogate Gardens · Wellogate Gardens · Primrose Avenue · Ravenwood Avenue · Roselyn Avenue · Cheddar Avenue · Abbeyville · Garton Avenue · Oakgrove
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.