FY2 Blackpool in the North West shows mixed market dynamics. Property prices have grown at 2.5% annually over five years, significantly below national averages, while rental yields have outpaced this at 4.4% CAGR. Population growth remains negligible at 0.2% over the same period. The district scores 54.4/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally, indicating moderate fundamentals. Currently in latent gentrification stage, FY2 presents a rental-focused market rather than capital appreciation opportunity. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests investor emphasis on yield rather than long-term property value increases, reflective of the local economic conditions and residential demand patterns.
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- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Blackpool · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in FY2 over the last six months.
Blackpool (FY2) common questions
Is Blackpool up and coming?
Blackpool (FY2) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 30% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Blackpool safe?
Blackpool has a safety score of 53/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Blackpool?
The average property price in Blackpool (FY2) is £147k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blackpool?
The median monthly rent in Blackpool (FY2) is £683 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blackpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Blackpool (FY3), Blackpool (FY1), Poulton-Le-Fylde (FY6), Lytham St Annes (FY8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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