North Square, Blackpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for FY3 8AL.
At a glance
4 property sales on North Square, Blackpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Oct 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £72,750.
House prices on North Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. North Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all FY3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £72,750 | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Terraced | 2 | £97,000 | 24 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on North Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, North Square FY3 8AL | 24 Oct 2022 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, North Square FY3 8AL | 10 Dec 2021 | £78,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, North Square FY3 8AL | 29 Mar 2019 | £75,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, North Square FY3 8AL | 23 Mar 2018 | £67,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, North Square FY3 8AL | 26 Feb 2016 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near North Square
Crime
1,088 crimes were reported within about a mile of North Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 443 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 82 |
| Public order | 78 |
| Other theft | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
North Square is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Fleetwood to Blackpool Flood alert area
- Lower River Wyre Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near North Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Primary Academy 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 210 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 19 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School 207 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy 1,188 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Westminster Primary Academy 397 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Layton Primary School 622 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blackpool Skills Academy 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Blackpool North station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Layton (Lancs) station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Blackpool South station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- North Station (Blackpool Tramway) 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Manchester Road (opp, Caunce Street) 1 min walk
- Manchester Road (by, Caunce Street) 2 min walk
- Laycock Gate (by, Devonshire Road) 2 min walk
- Granville Road (opp, Devonshire Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Adelaide Street Surgery
61 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool · 0.3 mi - Layton Medical Centre
200 Kingscote Drive, Blackpool · 0.5 mi - South King Street Medical Centre
The Medical Centre, 25 South King Street, Blackpool · 0.6 mi - Marton Medical Practice
Whitegate Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 27.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 45.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 467 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,087 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in FY3
- Whitegate Drive£123k
- Newton Drive£224k
- Preston Old Road£167k
- Forest Gate£63k
- Layton Road£151k
- Ingleway Avenue£163k
- Worcester Road£179k
- Benedict Drive£248k
- Fordway Avenue£126k
- Lakeway£152k
- Poulton Road£172k
- Caunce Street£125k