Cragg Street Blackpool
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3002227.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool North, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, George Bancroft Park, is about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South King Street Medical Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2004 | 2A FY1 5AP | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: Flat (1); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 A (90% of about 1,910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Foxhall Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Coop Street Car Park, Blackpool, FY1 5AJ: up to 51 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Car Park, Bethesda Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DT: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 76 and 76a Kent Road, Blackpool, FY1 5ET: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 76 and 76a Kent Road, Blackpool, FY1 5ET, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Tram Depot, Rigby Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DD: up to 183 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 102-110 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QS: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 273-275 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6AJ, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Blackpool Council Offices, South King Street, Blackpool, FY1 4PW: up to 47 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 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 5AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY1 5AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY1 5AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY1 5AW | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | 140 m |
| Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) | 340 m | |
| Tower (Blackpool Tramway) | 410 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central Pier Promenade | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 280 m |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackpool Tour Coach Parking | 150 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 54.7 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South King Street Medical Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King Street (Dental Surgery) | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 110 m |
| Cash machines | 16 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arkwright Stores | 30 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | George Bancroft Park 2.1 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,860 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tower Buildings, a listed building (Grade I), 550 m (0.3 miles) north. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Buildings | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Grand Theatre | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Winter Gardens | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of the Sacred Heart | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Stanley Park, Blackpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Blackpool North Beach | Beach | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 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 |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanley Show Bar FY1 5AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Arkwrights FY1 5AE | Retailers - other | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Waverley Cafe FY1 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| The Sea Fish and Chips FY1 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Las Vegas Amusement Arcade FY1 5AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Lily's FY1 5AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Sea Wave FY1 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Galleon Cafe FY1 5AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Oct 2025 |
| New Chelvedon FY1 5AW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Blackpool Bubble Tea FY1 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Katy's Corner Shop FY1 5BT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Sidolis FY1 5BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Scooples & Choco Kebabs FY1 5BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Ocean Basket FY1 5BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Websters Bar & Grill FY1 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 |
| Public order | 47 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foxhall Road (74); On or near Foxhall Square (52); On or near Bus/Coach Station (51); On or near Dale Street Mews (46); On or near Nightclub (45).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 68% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Dale Street · Singleton Street · Pier Street · Chapel Street · Bickerstaffe Street · York Street · Shannon Street · Back Shannon Street · Foxhall Road · Coop Street · Caroline Street · Yorkshire Street
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.