Bedford Road Blackpool
73 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY1), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3001084.
- Sales: 124 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £69,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 61 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 34, D: 20, E: 6).
- Flood: 18 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 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 North, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Pauls Medical Centre, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £69,975 | £50,000 | £89,950 |
| 2025 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £74,000 | £70,000 | £78,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £74,500 | £74,500 | £74,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £70,500 | £65,000 | £76,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £55,500 | £55,500 | £55,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £54,950 | £54,950 | £54,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 2015 | 3 | £60,000 | £50,000 | £60,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £54,500 | £40,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 62 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 64 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 9 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £42,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 26 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 51 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £89,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 21 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Oct 2024 | 25 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 4 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Feb 2024 | 50 FY1 2QS | Other | £72,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Feb 2024 | 37 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2023 | 18 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £67,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2023 | 38 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £74,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 28 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 43 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 11 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £52,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Dec 2020 | 67 - 69 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £63,139 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2020 | 44 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 15 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2019 | 25 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £58,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2019 | 60 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £55,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 44 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 26 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £54,950 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 41 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £56,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2016 | 41 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 1 Jun 2015 | 27 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2015 | 6 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 30 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2014 | 8 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2014 | 31 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 29 May 2013 | 25 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2012 | 4 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £42,250 | |
| 4 Nov 2011 | 23 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 28 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 26 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 67 - 69 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 25 May 2010 | 55 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2009 | 25 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2009 | 50 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2008 | 12 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2008 | 24 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 22 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £81,500 | |
| 18 Apr 2008 | 14 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 65 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 57 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £83,500 | |
| 22 Mar 2007 | 15 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2007 | 59 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 20 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2006 | 37 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 8 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 28 FY1 2QS | Terraced | £76,250 |
Energy performance certificates
61 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (54); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1900-1929 (45); 1930-1949 (10); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (33); owner-occupied (20); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 1, Bedford Road
- 7, Bedford Road
- 9, Bedford Road
- 23, Bedford Road
- 32, Bedford Road
- 34, Bedford Road
- 36, Bedford Road
- 37, Bedford Road
- 39, Bedford Road
- 40, Bedford Road
- 42, Bedford Road
- 46, Bedford Road
- 60, Bedford Road
- 66, Bedford Road
- 68, Bedford Road
- 70, Bedford Road
- P & T Forster Newsagents, 72 Bedford Road
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 (86% of about 730 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)
- Land to rear of 119-127 Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RW: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Coopers Way, Blackpool, FY1 3RJ, permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Devonshire Road & Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AZ: up to 118 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Kings Christian Centre, Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JU, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Mexford House, Mexford Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0XN: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Coleridge Road/George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3RP: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 119-125 Buchanan Street & 230-234 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3BP: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 13 at medium risk and 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY1 2QS | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 13 / 14 | unlikely |
| FY1 2QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY1 2QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY1 2QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Layton (Lancs) 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway) | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway) | 830 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fairfield Road Claremont | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Talbot Road Multi-Storey Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 56.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Pauls Medical Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rhodes Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancashire Oral Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Fylde Coast Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Wimborne Express Petrol | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Claremont Park 3.9 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,450 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stanley Park, Blackpool, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park, Blackpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool North Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Bispham Beach | Beach | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Horseman's Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Puddle House Wood | Wood | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 67 | 73 |
6 of the street's 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Unity Academy Blackpool | All-through | 2–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Layton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Boundary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best One FY1 2QS | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| J & R Convenience - Premier FY1 2QQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Claremont Park Community Centre FY1 2QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Pennystone Court FY1 2RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Devonshire Arms Hotel FY2 0TL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Indian Orchard FY2 0TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Welcome Chinese Takeaway FY2 0TJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Respite Centre FY1 3RJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Westminster Academy School Kitchen FY1 2QE | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Duxbury House FY1 2PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Links Lodge FY1 2RU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Marks Convenience Store FY1 2ND | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Corner House FY1 2PQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Butty Bar FY2 0TN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| The Fishery FY2 0TN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Claremont Court (39); On or near Parking Area (33); On or near Grantham Road (27); On or near Claremont Road (26); On or near Fairfield Road (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Sutherland Road · Stanhope Road · Avon Place · Sutherland View · Fairfield Road · Hampstead Mews · Handsworth Road · Claremont Court · Newman Road · Leavesley Road · Cromwell Road · Claremont Road
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.