Town comparison
Blackpool vs Southport
Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Blackpool is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Southport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Southport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Southport
£252,668
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Southport
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Southport
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Southport
202.5
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Southport
70.8
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Southport
£29,254
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Southport commands an average of £252,668, compared with £151,166 in Blackpool – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Southport it is a flat at £149,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Southport (£149,944 vs £85,219).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southport prices grew faster — 24% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestSouthport has a crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96% lower than Blackpool at 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Southport 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 WestFamilies may prefer Southport, where 95.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.9% in Blackpool. There are 38 schools in Blackpool and 24 in Southport.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southport School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 24 schools (19 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 24 |
| Primary | 30 | 19 |
| Secondary | 8 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool and 202.5 Mbps in Southport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 95.9% in Southport. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 18.6% in Southport.
Blackpool is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (344 vs 203 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Southport, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,204 in Southport. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Southport.
Southport has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,254 in Southport and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 46 in Southport. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 54% in Southport. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 68.7% in Southport. Blackpool has a population of 149,087 and Southport has 94,438.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 94,438 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £29,254 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 29.9% |
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