Marshdale Road Blackpool
64 addresses across 3 postcodes (FY4), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 3001927.
- Sales: 60 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 16, D: 10).
- 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 A; Band D in Blackpool costs £2,513 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 64 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Dale Medical Centre, about 220 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £91,000 | £83,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £110,250 | £65,000 | £155,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £145,000 | £55,000 | £215,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £111,750 | £101,500 | £125,000 |
| 2011 | 5 | £108,000 | £54,000 | £115,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2009 | 6 | £104,975 | £90,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | FLAT G, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 9 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2022 | FLAT A, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2020 | FLAT A, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2020 | FLAT B, 21 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2020 | FLAT E, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jan 2020 | FLAT B, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 18 FY4 5PF | Detached | £215,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jun 2019 | FLAT A, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 9 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £155,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | FLAT G, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Oct 2016 | 2 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2016 | 14 FY4 5PF | Detached | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Feb 2016 | FLAT C, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2015 | 16 FY4 5PF | Detached | £270,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 29 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2014 | FLAT B, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £101,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2014 | FLAT D, 23 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £103,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 4 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2011 | FLAT D, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2011 | FLAT B, 23 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2011 | FLAT B, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2011 | 8 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £54,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jul 2011 | FLAT B, 19 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2010 | FLAT B, 21 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2009 | FLAT D, 21 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2009 | FLAT B, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £94,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2009 | 29 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 2009 | FLAT D, 25 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £93,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2009 | FLAT A, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2009 | FLAT D, 23 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2008 | FLAT C, 25 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £100,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2008 | FLAT C, 27 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 2008 | 9 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2008 | FLAT B, 25 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | FLAT E, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2008 | FLAT D, 19 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jan 2008 | 15 FY4 5PF | Detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2007 | FLAT H, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Nov 2007 | FLAT C, 19 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2007 | FLAT A, 19 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2007 | FLAT F, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2007 | FLAT G, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2007 | FLAT A, 17 FY4 5PF | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 16 FY4 5PF | Detached | £250,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2006 | 14 FY4 5PF | Detached | £240,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 May 2006 | 12 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £119,950 | New build. |
| 8 May 2006 | 6 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £115,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 4 FY4 5PF | Terraced | £130,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 7 FY4 5PF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Flat (25); House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2008 (14); 2007-2011 (12); 2003-2006 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 2, Marshdale Road
- 5, Marshdale Road
- 6, Marshdale Road
- 9, Marshdale Road
- 12, Marshdale Road
- 14, Marshdale Road
- 16, Marshdale Road
- 18, Marshdale Road
- 29 Marshdale Road
- Flat A, 19, Marshdale Road
- Flat A, 21 Marshdale Road
- Flat A, 23, Marshdale Road
- Flat A, 25 Marshdale Road
- Flat A, 27, Marshdale Road
- Flat B, 17, Marshdale Road
- Flat B, 19 Marshdale Road
- Flat B, 23 Marshdale Road
- Flat B, 25 Marshdale Road
- Flat C, 17 Marshdale Road
- Flat C, 23 Marshdale Road
- Flat C, 27, Marshdale Road
- Flat D, 17 Marshdale Road
- Flat D, 21 Marshdale Road
- Flat D, 23 Marshdale Road
- Flat D, 25 Marshdale Road
- Flat D, 27 Marshdale Road
- Flat E, 17, Marshdale Road
- Flat G, 17, Marshdale 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (25% of about 2,710 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)
- Site of former E H Booth and Company Ltd, Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AP, permissioned (260 m)
- Land adjacent to 71 Moss House Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JF: up to 30 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at former Hawes Side Clinic, Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AJ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at former Hawes Side Clinic, Hawes Side Lane, FY4 5AJ, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 20 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 4 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 5PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| FY4 5AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| FY4 5NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 64 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY4 5NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY4 5PF | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hampshire Place Highfield | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Blackpool Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dale Medical Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackpool Express Chemist - Common Edge | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cowens News | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,440 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acregate Allotment Gardens 8,750 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Kirkham Copse | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 63 | 64 |
1 of the street's 64 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox FY4 5AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Cowens Convenience Store - Post Office FY4 5AU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Co-Op FY4 5QL | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Premier FY4 Ltd FY4 5AX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Dotties Desserts FY4 5AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Joys Bubble Tea Ltd FY4 3LY | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Highfield Hotel FY4 3LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Highfield Leadership Academy FY4 3JZ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drakelowe Avenue (11); On or near Milldyke Close (9); On or near Highfield Gardens (8); On or near Bennett'S Lane (8); On or near Windmill Place (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Remedial works, 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Remedial works, 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- FY4 5PF: 62 addresses of 63 in the postcode
- FY4 5AT: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- FY4 5NU: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Islay Close · Bennett's Lane · Lismore Avenue · Rona Avenue · Spindlewood Avenue · Windmill Place · Holgate · Mill Dyke Close · Blackthorn Avenue · Sedgfield Close · Holgate · Brodie 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.