Temple Street Blackpool
1 address across 1 postcode (FY1), about 50 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 3001856.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool North, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South King Street Medical Centre, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,021 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (88% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Town Centre 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)
- 7-11 Alfred Street, Blackpool, FY1 4LH, permissioned (350 m)
- 7-11 Alfred Street, Blackpool, FY1 4LH: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Blackpool Council Offices, South King Street, Blackpool, FY1 4PW: up to 47 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Revills Hotel, 190-194 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1RJ: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Revills Hotel, 190-194 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1RJ: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 102-110 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QS: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 37 Charles Street, Blackpool, FY1 3EY: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Park, Bethesda Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DT: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY1 1HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Layton (Lancs) 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | North Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | 210 m |
| Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) | 230 m | |
| Tower (Blackpool Tramway) | 300 m | |
| Bus stops | 31 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 65 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Corporation Street CO1 Blackpool Town Centre | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Street Car Park, West St, Blackpool | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 55.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South King Street Medical Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King Street (Dental Surgery) | 390 m |
| Hospital | Spire Fylde Coast Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 18 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 330 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Layton Allotments 1.6 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grand Theatre, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m east. 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theatre | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m east |
| Tower Buildings | Listed building, Grade I | 150 m south-west |
| The Winter Gardens | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m east |
| Church of the Sacred Heart | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m 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 | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Blackpool North Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Bispham Beach | Beach | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 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 |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&R Chip Shop FY1 1HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Nandos FY1 1HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Viva Vegas Showroom FY1 1HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Pound Store FY1 1HJ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In FY1 1HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Roly's Pizza FY1 1EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Essentials FY1 4RT | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Marks & Spencer FY1 1HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe 24 FY1 1EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Go Outdoors Express FY1 4RJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Bob & Berts Blackpool FY1 4RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| B&M Bargain Store FY1 1EP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Rose & Crown FY1 1EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Scruffy Murphys FY1 1EJ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Bank Bar and Grill FY1 1EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 |
| Shoplifting | 205 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 |
| Public order | 80 |
| Other theft | 62 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Drugs | 39 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (515); On or near Clifton Street (485); On or near Adelaide Street (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Southview (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, FY1 4PN) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- FY1 1HJ: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Street · Matcham Court · Bank Hey Street · Market Street · Corporation Street · Back Church Street · Victoria Street · Carter Street · West Street · Birley Street · Adelphi Street · Coronation 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.