Ash Street Blackpool
38 addresses across 1 postcode (FY4), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3001576.
- Sales: 69 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 13, D: 13).
- 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 A; 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 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Solaris Centre Park, is about 900 m (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 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arnold Medical Centre, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 179 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £93,000 | £90,000 | £97,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £80,000 | £61,000 | £97,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 6 | £105,000 | £88,500 | £109,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 31 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 13 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 May 2024 | 27 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2022 | 30 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £109,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 5 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2021 | 17 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £108,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 11 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £78,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2019 | 21 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 7 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £90,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 35 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 17 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £94,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 38 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 25 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 26 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2010 | 18 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2010 | 11 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2009 | 33 FY4 2JN | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 27 May 2009 | 26 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 22 May 2009 | 26 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £61,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2008 | 27 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 17 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2007 | 10 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £109,950 | |
| 25 Oct 2007 | 31 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2007 | 15 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 5 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2007 | 17 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £88,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2006 | 29 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £99,500 | |
| 15 Nov 2005 | 7 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £91,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 21 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 11 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2005 | 27 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2005 | 34 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2004 | 28 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2004 | 30 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £76,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 2004 | 10 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 7 Nov 2003 | 9 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 24 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £54,950 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 4 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 5 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 14 May 2003 | 38 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £55,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2003 | 13 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 7 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2002 | 8 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2002 | 6 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £44,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 23 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2001 | 11 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £33,950 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 8 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2000 | 23 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 10 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 31 FY4 2JN | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (24); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1900-1929 (20); 1930-1949 (6); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (19); owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 760 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 (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to 73 Stony Hill Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PP, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 585 - 593 Promenade & 1 Wimbourne Place, FY4 1NQ, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 585 - 593 Promenade & 1 Wimbourne Place, Blackpool: up to 63 homes, pending decision (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 200-210 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 3EE: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Public Offices, Clifton Drive South, St Annes: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: IX WIRELESS LIMITED, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 2 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 2JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Road Farmers Arms | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arnold Medical Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cadis Clinics Limited | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Solaris Centre Park 9,820 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 190 m |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| North Hollow | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 38 |
8 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thames Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (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 |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Winstons Bistro & Bar FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Shapla Spice FY4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Italian Pantry FY4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Blue Diamond FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| No 90 Bar and Grill FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Mr G's FY4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| A Se Anar FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Fortune Garden FY4 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Alcapones FY4 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Paramount Chinese FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jan 2026 |
| TOPO FY4 2JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Thai Cafe FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| The Hub @ South Shore FY4 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Highfield Social Club FY4 2JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dayton Place (36); On or near Ash Street (20); On or near Lodore Road (15); On or near Thursby Avenue (11); On or near St James Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 62% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, mid-terrace (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- FY4 2JN: 38 addresses of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Park View Court · Lodore Road · Green Avenue · Boome Street · St Luke's Road · Dayton Place · Laurier Avenue · Everton Road · Garton Avenue · St James Road · Scotswood Avenue · Abbeyville
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.