Ecclesgate Road Blackpool
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY4), about 620 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local access road. USRN 3002080.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 D; Band D in Blackpool costs £2,513 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 8% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Squires Gate, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Dale Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2021 | 6 FY4 5DW | Detached | £750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 May 2007 | 2 FY4 5DW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 22 May 2002 | 6 FY4 5DW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 1 FY4 5DW | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 3 FY4 5DW | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 151 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 D (24% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Marton Moss Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, FISHERS LANE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent to 71 Moss House Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JF: up to 30 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 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 16 addresses are between 4 m and 7 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5DL | 100% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| FY4 5DW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laundry Road Marton Moss | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Blackpool Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dale Medical Centre | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackpool Express Chemist - Common Edge | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Clifton Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cowens News | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 26 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Cherry Tree Allotments 4.4 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Kite Hall Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Kirkham Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Carr Bridge Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) north |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 16 |
2 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | 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 |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorevilla Day Nursery FY4 5HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| St Nicholas Primary School Kitchen (Lancashire Catering Services) FY4 5DS | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| St Nicholas Breakfast & After School Club FY4 5DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Shovels FY4 5DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Nicholas Road (5); On or near Midgeland Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Ecclesgate Road · Laundry Road · St Nicholas Road · Ecclesgate Road · Redwood Place · New Hall Avenue · Laundry Road North · Redwood Avenue · Ecclesgate Road · School Road · School Road · Rosewood Avenue
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.