Barrow Close Blackpool, Fylde
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (FY4), about 130 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 14801747.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Fylde costs £2,484 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 6% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool South, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Dale Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2023 | 7 FY4 5PS | Other | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Aug 2022 | 3 FY4 5PS | Other | £90,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 4 FY4 5PS | Other | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2018 | PLOT C7 FY4 5PS | Other | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2018 | UNIT C2 FY4 5PS | Other | £222,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Sep 2017 | UNIT C2B FY4 5PS | Other | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Nov 2015 | SITE C2 FY4 5PS | Other | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2015 | C1 FY4 5PS | Other | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 3 FY4 5PS | Other | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Dec 2013 | PLOT C7 FY4 5PS | Other | £83,940 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Fylde in 2026-27: Band D £2,484 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,656 | £1,932 | £2,208 | £2,484 | £3,036 | £3,588 | £4,140 | £4,968 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (26% of about 980 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Spengarth, Cropper Road, Westby: up to 14 homes, pending decision (330 m)
- Former Clock Garage, Preston New Road, Westby: up to 14 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| FY4 5QY | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| FY4 5GU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 8 m and 9 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5GU | 88% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| FY4 5PS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| FY4 5QY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Graceways Peel Hill | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Blackpool Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Abbey Dale Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,380 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Mereside Park 9.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Cherry Tree Allotments 4.4 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Carr Bridge Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Kirkham Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Hall Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Fylde: see them on the Fylde page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slosh Frozen Cocktails FY4 5PU | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Whisky-online FY4 5PU | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Voltage Preworkout FY4 5GJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clean Eats FY4 5QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| The Learning Tree Nursery FY4 5LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Nom Nom FY4 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Betsy's Pizza also trading as Frites Lancashire FY4 5RU | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| The Juice Club FY4 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Sabroso FY4 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| S & S Camp Shop FY4 5LB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lea Green Drive (50); On or near Pankhurst Way (19); On or near Jackson Avenue (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Boardmans Way · Pankhurst Way · Jackson Avenue · Cropper Close · Harris Close · Graceways · Lea Green Drive · Howarth Close · Neptune Court · Plumpton Close · Pasture Close · Pine Tree Close
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.