Hawes Side
Blackpool 016 · 5 sub-areas · 7,157 residents
Blackpool 016 is a residential area within Blackpool, home to around 7,200 people. Rents are among the most affordable in England — a typical two-bedroom home runs about £631 a month, well under half the UK average for the same size. The trade-off is a high crime rate and limited local school quality, which set it apart from most comparable northern neighbourhoods.
Hawes Side is a green, lower-density part of Blackpool — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hawes Side?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £696 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hawes Side in Blackpool
Living in Hawes Side
Blackpool 016 sits within one of England's most economically stretched seaside towns, and the numbers here reflect that clearly. House prices are low enough that the average deposit takes just over two years to save, and rents are a fraction of what you'd pay almost anywhere else in the country. For renters on a tight budget, it can look genuinely attractive on paper.
The cost picture is the defining feature. A two-bedroom home at around £631 a month compares to a national median closer to £1,200 — roughly half the going rate. Even within Blackpool, this neighbourhood sits at the more affordable end. Council tax (Band D) runs about £2,513 a year, which is worth factoring in alongside the headline rent figure.
Around 58% of households own their home, which is a reasonably solid ownership rate for an urban area. Private renters make up just over 30% of households. The population skews slightly younger, with about one in five residents aged 17 or under, and single-person households account for nearly a third of all homes — suggesting a mix of families and people living alone rather than a predominantly young-professional crowd.
Practically, most people here drive — nearly 60% of residents commute by car, while under 6% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away, around a 19-minute walk. There's no metro or tram service within realistic distance. For anyone commuting to Manchester, the rail journey runs to about 87 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Blackpool 016 a nice place to live?
- It's affordable, with rents well below half the UK average, and owner-occupation is reasonably high. The trade-offs are significant though — crime runs at nearly double the national rate, school quality within catchment is well below average, and the area sits in the bottom two deprivation deciles in England. It suits people on tight budgets who can look past those pressures.
- What is the rent in Blackpool 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £485 a month, a two-bedroom about £631, and a three-bedroom roughly £767. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.5% in the past year, but the base remains among the lowest in England.
- Is Blackpool 016 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 148 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average. That's the most significant concern for prospective residents. Blackpool's broader deprivation challenges feed directly into the local crime rate, and this neighbourhood is no exception.
- What's the commute from Blackpool 016 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 87 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km from the neighbourhood — about a 19-minute walk. Most residents here drive rather than use public transport, with nearly 60% commuting by car.
- Who lives in Blackpool 016?
- A mix of families and single-person households — nearly a third of homes are single-occupancy. Around 58% of households own their home. The population is predominantly UK-born (94%), with a relatively low share of degree-holders at around 19%, reflecting Blackpool's wider economic profile.
- What schools are near Blackpool 016?
- There are 96 schools within 2 km, but only around 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 5 km away. Families should research individual school catchments carefully before deciding to move here.
- How affordable is buying a home in Blackpool 016?
- Very affordable by UK standards. The median house price is around £119,000, and at local income levels it takes just over two years to save a typical deposit — one of the shortest timescales in England. That said, the area's high crime and deprivation scores affect resale demand and long-term value.