Thames Road Blackpool
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY4), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3000184.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £95,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4, E: 7).
- 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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, George Bancroft Park, is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arnold Medical Centre, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 303 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | £95,000 | £94,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £108,500 | £107,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £107,750 | £90,000 | £125,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £80,500 | £80,500 | £80,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £45,500 | £43,000 | £48,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | 4 FY4 1ED | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 4 FY4 1ED | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 30 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 18 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 26 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 22 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 28 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2018 | 20 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2017 | 20 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 26 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2017 | 4 FY4 1ED | Semi-detached | £125,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 8 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2012 | 6 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2006 | 26 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 11 May 2004 | 26 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £80,500 | |
| 5 Mar 2003 | 6 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2002 | 16 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 22 May 2002 | 10 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1997 | 14 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 8 FY4 1ED | Terraced | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); Flat (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (8); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (3).
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 (30% of about 1,160 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)
- Land at Station Road/Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EU: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- 9, 11, 11a Station Road, Blackpool, FY4 1BE: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- 429 - 437 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BQ, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 397-399 Promenade Blackpool, FY1 6BH, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 585 - 593 Promenade & 1 Wimbourne Place, FY4 1NQ, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- 585 - 593 Promenade & 1 Wimbourne Place, Blackpool: up to 63 homes, pending decision (870 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 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 addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 1EB | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| FY4 1ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | 490 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | 760 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thames Road South Shore | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balmoral Road Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 52.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arnold Medical Centre | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seriva Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cadis Clinics Limited | 300 m |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Coastal House, 7 Abingdon Road | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George Bancroft Park 2.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 800 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Crusader Bank | Beach | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 18 |
7 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Primary Academy FY4 1EE | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Briardene Hotel FY4 1HQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In FY4 1EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Madame Crevettes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Branston Lodge Guest House FY4 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Denmar Hotel FY4 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Elite Hotel FY4 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Travelodge Blackpool FY4 1HR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Bentleys Fish and Chips FY4 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Bond Hotel FY4 1HG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Westgarth Newsagents FY4 1HG | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2025 |
| San Diego Guesthouse FY4 1HJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Parkfield FY4 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Canberra FY4 1HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Empire (prev. Marmaris) FY4 1HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 22 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brighton Avenue (98); On or near Hampton Road (54); On or near Windsor Avenue (46); On or near Osborne Road (23); On or near The Crescent (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 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
Severn Road · Mersey Road · Brighton Avenue · Osbourne Road · Trent Road · Windsor Avenue · Coniston Road · Arlington Avenue · Balmoral Road · Jesmond Avenue · Lytham Road · Seabourne 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.