Sedgfield Close Blackpool
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY4), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3002443.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 83% to 91% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool South, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 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: It is about 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Dale Medical Centre, about 180 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (43% of about 960 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 (120 m)
- Land at former Hawes Side Clinic, Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AJ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at former Hawes Side Clinic, Hawes Side Lane, FY4 5AJ, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to 71 Moss House Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JF: up to 30 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5EY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
| FY4 5PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 5EY | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| FY4 5PD | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marshdale Road Highfield | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Blackpool Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.8 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dale Medical Centre | 180 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 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cowens News | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,440 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acregate Allotment Gardens 8,750 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stanley Park, Blackpool, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north. 3 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* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| 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 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Kirkham Copse | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 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 |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mereside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op FY4 5QL | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Cowens Convenience Store - Post Office FY4 5AU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Premier FY4 Ltd FY4 5AX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Lunchbox FY4 5AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Dotties Desserts FY4 5AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Highfield Hotel FY4 3LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Joys Bubble Tea Ltd FY4 3LY | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Marton Primary Academy FY4 5LY | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Highfield Leadership Academy FY4 3JZ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Milldyke Close (9); On or near Bakers Court (8); On or near Highfield Gardens (8); On or near Bennett'S Lane (8); On or near Moss Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Rona Avenue · Windmill Place · Moss Way · Mill Dyke Close · Green Way · Holgate · Highfield Gardens · Islay Close · Millfield Road · Holgate · Lismore Avenue · Lowfield 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.