Willshaw Road Blackpool
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (FY2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3001124.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £192,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2, E: 3).
- 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 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Pauls Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £134,998 | £120,000 | £149,995 |
| 2008 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £204,950 | £204,950 | £204,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £204,500 | £190,000 | £219,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £184,000 | £173,000 | £195,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £147,500 | £125,000 | £170,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £112,000 | £110,000 | £114,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £106,000 | £97,500 | £114,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | 20 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2024 | 18 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2023 | 16 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 22 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £147,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 12 FY2 9SH | Other | £94,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jun 2016 | 10 FY2 9SH | Other | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2010 | 14 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 10 Sep 2010 | 16 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | 22 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £169,950 | |
| 25 Jun 2007 | 4 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £204,950 | |
| 13 Nov 2006 | 10 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £219,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | 24 FY2 9SH | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2005 | 6 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | 4 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 20 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2004 | 16 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2003 | 8 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2002 | 20 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 27 May 2002 | 14 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 14 May 2001 | 10 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 4 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £114,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 24 FY2 9SH | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 7 Dec 1999 | 6 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1998 | 6 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 22 Jan 1998 | 14 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 18 FY2 9SH | Terraced | £75,116 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 8 FY2 9SH | Semi-detached | £89,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 37 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (10); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, North Promenade 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, Article 4 Direction - Promenade.
- 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)
- Kings Christian Centre, Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JU, permissioned (320 m)
- Land to the rear of Ma Kelly's, 44-46 Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9RW: up to 20 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to rear of 119-127 Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RW: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 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 30 addresses are between 17 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2 9SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY2 9SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Layton (Lancs) 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway) | 40 m |
| Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway) | 240 m | |
| Cabin (Blackpool Tramway) | 480 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Savoy Hotel Promenade | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Car parks | The Strand, Blackpool Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Source EV Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 57.1 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Pauls Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | King Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Fylde Coast Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Wimborne Express Petrol | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warbreck Recreation Ground 9,840 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,450 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.2 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) south-east. 5 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) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool North Beach | Beach | 320 m south-west |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Bispham Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Horseman's Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 30 |
30 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westminster Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Unity Academy Blackpool | All-through | 2–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Layton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside Hotel FY2 9SH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| The Maples Hotel (form' The Mount Hotel) FY2 9SQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Gynn Pub FY1 2JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Sunnydale Private Hotel FY2 9SN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Collingwood Hotel FY2 9SL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Butty Bros FY1 2JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Beaucliffe FY2 9TB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Mayfield Boutique Guest House FY2 9TB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Grosvenor View Hotel FY2 9TD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Kimberley FY1 2LD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Northcrest Hotel FY2 9TD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| A and P at the Sheron House FY1 2LD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Best-One FY1 2JS | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Belgravia Care Home FY1 2LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Olivers Hotel FY2 9TE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near King George Avenue (33); On or near Parking Area (31); On or near King Edward Avenue (20); On or near Willshaw Road (19); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 76% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
A584 · King George Avenue · Finchley Road · Promenade · Gynn Avenue · King Edward Avenue · Ormond Avenue · Empress Drive · Dorchester Road · Redcar Road · Seafield Road · Northumberland 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.