Blackpool vs Longton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackpool is about 60% cheaper on average. Longton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Longton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Longton
£375,545
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Longton
67.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Longton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Longton
326
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Longton
71.8
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Longton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackpool is £151,166, which is 60% less than Longton at £375,545. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Longton it is a terraced at £175,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Longton (£578,221 vs £284,157).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longton prices grew faster — 64% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Longton (67.4 per 1,000) compared to Blackpool (148.7 per 1,000), a 121% difference. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Longton 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 WestLongton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.9% in Blackpool. Blackpool has 38 schools in total, while Longton has 5.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 5 |
| Primary | 30 | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackpool offers faster average downloads at 344.3 Mbps, compared to 326.0 Mbps in Longton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 91.4% in Longton. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 58.7% in Longton.
Blackpool is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (344 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,166 in Longton. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Longton.
Longton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Longton and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 45.6 in Longton. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 55.4% in Longton. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 70.3% in Longton.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Longton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 10,912 |
| 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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