Town comparison
Blackpool vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Blackpool is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Fulwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £151,166, Blackpool undercuts Fulwood (£239,905) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Fulwood (£162,345 vs £116,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackpool prices grew faster — 19% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestFulwood has a crime rate of 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Blackpool at 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 WestOf the 38 schools in Blackpool, 87.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fulwood, which has 17 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 17 |
| Primary | 30 | 13 |
| Secondary | 8 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fulwood averages 413.9 Mbps – ahead of Blackpool's 344.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Fulwood is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (414 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fulwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,105 in Fulwood. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,478 in Fulwood and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 56.2% in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 58.3% in Fulwood. Blackpool has a population of 149,087 and Fulwood has 34,693.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 31.7% |
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