FY4 in Blackpool demonstrates rental dynamics that outpace capital appreciation, with five-year rent growth of 4.1% annually against price growth of 1.6%. Population has expanded modestly at 1.6% over the same period. The postcode scores 57.8/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally, and sits within a latent gentrification stage. These characteristics suggest an area where rental income may provide more immediate returns than property value gains, though the disparity between rental and capital growth merits consideration within broader portfolio strategy.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.6% per year
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What's changing in Blackpool · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
33 planning applications submitted in FY4 over the last six months.
Blackpool (FY4) common questions
Is Blackpool up and coming?
Blackpool (FY4) has a trajectory score of 58/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 13% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.4 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 55/100 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 (FY4) is £147k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blackpool?
The median monthly rent in Blackpool (FY4) is £703 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blackpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Fleetwood (FY7), Morecambe (LA3), Dalton-In-Furness (LA15), Barrow-In-Furness (LA13), Barrow-In-Furness (LA14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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