Blackpool vs Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackpool is about 36% cheaper on average. Preesall And Knott End On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackpool edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£234,747
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
456
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
70.5
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackpool is £151,166, which is 36% less than Preesall And Knott End On Sea at £234,747. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea it is a terraced at £142,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Preesall And Knott End On Sea (£142,317 vs £116,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackpool prices grew faster — 19% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Preesall And Knott End On Sea is the safer of the two – 151% lower than Blackpool's 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea 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 WestBlackpool has 87.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Blackpool has 38 schools in total, while Preesall And Knott End On Sea has 3.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 3 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Preesall And Knott End On Sea offers faster average downloads at 456.0 Mbps, compared to 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 96.2% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 90.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (456 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Preesall And Knott End On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,211 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,188 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 48.2 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 51.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 67.5% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 4,679 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 28.4% |
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