Property Data OutlookBlackpool
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Blackpool
Key indicators for buyers
The Blackpool market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 3.6%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.3x in 2008 to 4.2x today. Rising rents (£693/mo, +6.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Blackpool costs 4.2x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 6.3x in 2008.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Blackpool is £693, up 6.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Blackpool price of £135,879 with a 25% deposit (£34k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £536 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£536) are £157 less than renting (£693). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £34k — it would take around 6 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
12, BABBACOMBE AVENUE FY4 1LX | Terraced | £102,500 | 26 Jan 2026 |
6, BRECK ROAD FY3 9DT | Semi-detached | £220,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
4, COVEWAY AVENUE FY3 8ET | Semi-detached | £150,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
63, ALBANY AVENUE FY4 1QB | Semi-detached | £156,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
58, BARDSWAY AVENUE FY3 8JR | Semi-detached | £134,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
24, EMPRESS DRIVE FY2 9SD | Terraced | £140,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
119, SEVENOAKS DRIVE FY5 3BU | Semi-detached | £195,000 |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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