Blackpool vs Warton (Fylde)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackpool wins on house prices with a 41% gap. Warton (fylde) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Warton (fylde) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Warton (Fylde)
£258,150
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Warton (Fylde)
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Warton (Fylde)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Warton (Fylde)
326
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Warton (Fylde)
71.8
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Warton (Fylde)
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Warton (fylde) commands an average of £258,150, compared with £151,166 in Blackpool – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Warton (fylde) (£200,894 vs £116,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Warton (fylde) prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Warton (fylde) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.8 per 1,000 versus 148.7 per 1,000 in Blackpool. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Warton (fylde) 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 Warton (fylde), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.9% in Blackpool. There are 38 schools in Blackpool and 2 in Warton (fylde).
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warton (Fylde) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 2 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool and 326.0 Mbps in Warton (fylde). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).
Blackpool is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (344 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Warton (fylde) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Blackpool averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).
Warton (fylde) 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 Warton (fylde) and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 70.3% in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 55.4% in Warton (fylde).
| Indicator | Blackpool | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 4,180 |
| 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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