Woodside Drive Blackpool
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (FY3), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 3001234.
- 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 0% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Layton (Lancs), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodland Garden, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newton Drive Health Centre, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (51% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Stanley Park 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 - Conservation Area (Stanley Park) - Part 1, Article 4 Direction - Conservation Area (Stanley Park) - Part 2, Article 4 Direction - Locally Listed buildings.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
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: of the 15 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY3 8PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY3 9RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY3 9RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 9 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY3 8PP | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| FY3 9RB | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| FY3 9RS | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Layton (Lancs) 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Blackpool North 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zoo Entrance Blackpool Zoo | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | National Express Coach Facility Blackpool | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Blackpool Car Park Pre Book | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 54.8 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newton Drive Health Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newton Drive Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newton Drive Health Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodland Garden 2.3 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stanley Park 52 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,100 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derek Slack Allotments 2.2 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 54 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Stanley Park, Blackpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 220 m south-west |
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Clinkum Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Gipsy Hole Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Blackpool Central Beach | Beach | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Horseman's Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boundary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mereside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Zoo FY3 8PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Victoria Hospital FY3 8NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Kids Planet FY3 8NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| WH Smith (BVH Main entrance) FY3 8NR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Coffee (BVH Main entrance) FY3 8NR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer FY3 8NR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Blue Skies Outpatients Shop FY3 8NR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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
- FY3 8PP: 18 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- FY3 9RB: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- FY3 9RS: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.