Town comparison
Blackpool vs Freckleton
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Blackpool is about 35% cheaper on average. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freckleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Blackpool more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,166 versus £231,906 in Freckleton. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Freckleton (£183,431 vs £116,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freckleton prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Freckleton is the safer of the two – 173% lower than Blackpool's 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Freckleton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Freckleton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.9% in Blackpool.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 2 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackpool enjoy 344.3 Mbps on average, while Freckleton lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Blackpool is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (344 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Freckleton is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Blackpool's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,166 in Freckleton. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Freckleton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackpool has a population of 149,087 while Freckleton has 4,478. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Freckleton and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 45.6 in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 55.4% in Freckleton.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 31.7% |
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