Blackpool, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Blackpool is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 145,007. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 145,007 |
| Population Density | 10,765 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8167°, -3.0500° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.8 inches (961 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $40,460 |
| Median Age | 43.9 years |
About Blackpool
Blackpool is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 145,007. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Blackpool vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Blackpool vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $40,460 |
| 46% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $778 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 482 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.5% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,541 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Housing Units | 58,003 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blackpool
Blackpool has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1273 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8167°N, 3.0500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Blackpool has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 39.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10,765/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.5 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.5% |
| Public Transit | 6.7% |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
Schools in Blackpool
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School | - | - | - | - |
| Blackpool FC School | - | - | - | - |
| Revoe Learning Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thames Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Westminster Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Unity Academy Blackpool | - | - | - | - |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Warbreck Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Warbreck Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Blackpool Skills Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Blackpool
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2000s pop | 2000s pop | MP3 | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Blackpool
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Lawnmower Museum | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Fleetwood Museum | ||||
| Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Lytham Hall | ||||
| Lytham Windmill | ||||
| Showtown Blackpool | ||||
| Southport Eco Centre | ||||
| The Atkinson |
Libraries in Blackpool
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ansdell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burscough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleveleys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edda | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freckleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knott End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langdale Library and Laundry Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Layton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormskirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palatine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Anne's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blackpool
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Street Market | |||||
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Burscough Wharf | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Fleetwood Market | |||||
| Foxhall Market | |||||
| Springfield Market |
Hotels in Blackpool
200 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blackpool
61 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blackpool
99 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Blackpool
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blackpool
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Blackpool
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blackpool
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Blackpool
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blackpool
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Blackpool
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blackpool
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blackpool
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Blackpool
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Blackpool
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Blackpool
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blackpool
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Fuzzy Duck Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Blackpool
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Blackpool
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Blackpool
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blackpool
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Blackpool Post Office | |
| Devonshire Road Post Office | |
| Little Layton Post Office | |
| Revoe Post Office | |
| Salmesbury Avenue Post Office | |
| Whitegate Drive Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackpool
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandra United Reformed Church | |
| Beacon Church | |
| Bible Pattern Church | |
| Bispham United Reformed Church | |
| Blackpool Central Mosque | |
| Blackpool Christadelphians | |
| Blackpool Reform Jewish Congregation | |
| Blackpool Spiritual Church | |
| Blackpool Tabernacle Church | |
| Forest Gate Baptist Church | |
| Fylde Coast Church Alive | |
| Holy Family | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Independent Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Kings Church | |
| Lytham Road Unitarian | |
| New Central Methodist Church | |
| North Shore Methodist Church | |
| Quaker Meeting House |
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Quick Facts
Around Blackpool
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Blackpool
What is the population of Blackpool?
Blackpool has a population of 145,007 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,765 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Blackpool expensive to live in?
The median household income is $40,460, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,541 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Blackpool?
Blackpool has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.
How is the job market in Blackpool?
The unemployment rate in Blackpool is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $778. There are 482 business establishments in the area, including 69 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Blackpool?
The median home value in Blackpool is $170,541. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 57.8%.
How are the schools in Blackpool?
22.5% of adults in Blackpool hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.2% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Blackpool?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Blackpool is 4.2% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 95.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 9.1% of residents have a disability.
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