Blackpool vs Kirkham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackpool offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Kirkham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackpool edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Kirkham
£246,057
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Kirkham
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Kirkham
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Kirkham
326
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Kirkham
71.8
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Kirkham
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Blackpool more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,166 versus £246,057 in Kirkham. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Kirkham it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Kirkham (£208,294 vs £162,256).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirkham prices grew faster — 34% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Kirkham (54.3 per 1,000) compared to Blackpool (148.7 per 1,000), a 174% difference. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Kirkham 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 Blackpool: 87.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kirkham.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkham School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Kirkham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 4 |
| Primary | 30 | 3 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackpool enjoy 344.3 Mbps on average, while Kirkham lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 91.4% in Kirkham. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 58.7% in Kirkham.
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 Kirkham 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 Kirkham. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Kirkham.
Kirkham 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 Kirkham has 8,939. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Kirkham and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 45.6 in Kirkham. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 55.4% in Kirkham.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Kirkham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 8,939 |
| 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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