Grindleton Close Blackpool
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3002044.
14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, E: 4). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blackpool costs £2,513 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Layton (Lancs), about 1.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 730 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level. 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Newton Drive Health Centre, about 1.0 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 177 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
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 (80% of about 830 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 1.0 km
- 15 Newton Drive East, Normoss, permissioned (670 m)
- Normoss Farm, Normoss Road, Poulton, permissioned (770 m)
- Normoss Farm, Normoss Road, Poulton, permissioned (780 m)
- Hoyle House, Argosy Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7NN, pending decision (880 m)
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY3 7FA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY3 7FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY3 7FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY3 7FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Layton (Lancs) 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Poulton-Le-Fylde 630,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest Easington Crescent Grange Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 3.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 10.5 km |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.7 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 56.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Newton Drive Health Centre | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Normoss Pharmacy | 590 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Newton Drive Health Centre | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Spire Fylde Coast Hospital | 1.1 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 3.8 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Grange Convenience Store, Grange Park Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,980 m² | 730 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,920 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Boundary Park 8.3 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Derek Slack Allotments 2.2 ha | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Aspire Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boundary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m | No published inspection |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Baines School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | Report card (Mar 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| Layton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (Jul 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse Youth - Horsebridge Community Centre FY3 7EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Nisa Local FY3 7RD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horsebridge Road (59); On or near Progress Court (30); On or near Easington Crescent (26); On or near Chatburn Close (18); On or near Silsden Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 91% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 19% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Horsebridge Road · Chatburn Close · Browsholme Close · Shipley Close · Marchwood Road · Paythorne Close · Easington Crescent · Steeton Road · Silsden Close · Easington Crescent · Progress Court · Croasdale Walk
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.