Walpole Avenue, Blackpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for FY4 1SE, FY4 1SF.
At a glance
24 property sales on Walpole Avenue, Blackpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £189,879. Average sale prices rose from £174,500 in 2016 to £239,667 in 2025 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Walpole Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Walpole Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all FY4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 17 | £189,879 | 23 May 2025 |
| Detached | 7 | £237,643 | 17 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Walpole Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 23 May 2025 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 17 Jan 2025 | £214,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 17 Jan 2025 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 26 Sep 2024 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 12 Jul 2024 | £282,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 19 Apr 2024 | £233,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 3 Nov 2023 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 13 Jun 2022 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 22 Apr 2022 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 26 Mar 2021 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 16 Dec 2020 | £173,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 16 Nov 2020 | £232,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 2 Oct 2020 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 62, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 20 Feb 2020 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 7 Feb 2020 | £174,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 23 Jan 2020 | £178,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 11 Feb 2019 | £194,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 11 Jan 2019 | £152,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 4 Dec 2018 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 21 Aug 2018 | £166,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 3 Mar 2017 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 29 Jul 2016 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 23 Jun 2016 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SF | 14 Apr 2016 | £161,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Walpole Avenue FY4 1SE | 19 Feb 2016 | £165,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 56, Walpole Avenue | £166,000 (Aug 2018) → £214,000 (Jan 2025) | +29% over 6 yrs |
| 23, Walpole Avenue | £205,000 (Mar 2017) → £282,500 (Jul 2024) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 70, Walpole Avenue | £194,000 (Feb 2019) → £233,000 (Apr 2024) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 22, Walpole Avenue | £167,000 (Jul 2016) → £195,000 (Oct 2020) → £245,000 (Apr 2022) | +47% over 6 yrs |
| 47, Walpole Avenue | £165,000 (Feb 2016) → £165,000 (Mar 2021) | +0% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Walpole Avenue
Crime
206 crimes were reported within about a mile of Walpole Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Walpole Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Fleetwood to Blackpool Flood alert area
- Coast at Lytham St Annes Flood alert area
- Lancashire coastline at Blackpool, along the Promenade from Little Bispham to Squires Gate 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 Walpole Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy 540 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Armfield Academy 1,221 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thames Primary Academy 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| South Shore Academy 550 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hawes Side Academy 340 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Highfield Leadership Academy 751 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy 245 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Spen Brook School 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 1.2 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
- Squires Gate station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Blackpool South station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abercorn Place (adj, Clifton Drive) 2 min walk
- Abercorn Place (by, Clifton Drive) 2 min walk
- Carousel Hotel (o/s, Promenade) 3 min walk
- Harrow Place (opp, New South Promenade) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highfield Surgery
South Shore Primary Care Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool · 0.3 mi - Stonyhill Medical Practice
South Shore Primary Care Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool · 0.3 mi - Arnold Medical Centre
204 St. Annes Road, Blackpool · 0.9 mi - Abbey Dale Medical Centre
50 Common Edge Road, Marton, Blackpool · 1.3 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 665 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,588 |
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 FY4
- Lytham Road£130k
- Hawes Side Lane£144k
- Clifton Drive£304k
- St Annes Road£141k
- Lea Green Drive£151k
- Newhouse Road£108k
- Preston New Road£216k
- Pasture Close£211k
- New South Promenade£201k
- Highfield Road£124k
- Watson Road£245k
- Redwood Boulevard£328k