Squires Gate
Blackpool 019 · 5 sub-areas · 7,964 residents
Blackpool 019 is a largely residential part of Blackpool, home to around 7,964 people and skewing noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £630 a month — well under half the UK average for a 2-bed — making it one of the more affordable corners of an already low-cost resort town.
Squires Gate 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Squires Gate?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Squires Gate in Blackpool
Living in Squires Gate
This part of Blackpool sits firmly at the affordable end of the market, even by North West standards. The area has the feel of a settled, owner-occupied neighbourhood rather than a transient rental zone — nearly three in four households own their home, a high share for any town, let alone one with Blackpool's reputation for short-term letting. Streets are mostly terraced and semi-detached housing stock, and there's a greenspace within about 320 metres of most front doors.
On rent, this neighbourhood is hard to beat. A two-bedroom property runs around £630 a month — roughly half what you'd pay for the same size in Manchester and less than a third of the going rate in London. Even with a 6.5% year-on-year rise, rents here remain among the lowest in England. The trade-off is that you're in a resort town whose economy is narrower than a regional city's, and the schools picture is notably weaker than the national norm.
The people who live here skew older: more than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 group accounts for another 22%. Single-person households make up nearly one in three. It's a community of long-term residents rather than young professionals or growing families — the 18–34 age group is a relatively slim 17%. UK-born residents account for around 95% of the population, and the ethnic diversity index is low at 6.8, reflecting the area's demographic profile compared to most English cities.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 900 metres away — around an 11-minute walk — which puts the wider rail network within easy reach. Most residents drive: nearly six in ten commute by car. Working from home is also common, with about one in four residents doing so. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of premises, so connectivity isn't a concern. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Blackpool 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with low rents, good broadband, and greenspace close by. The trade-off is weak school ratings and a limited local economy. It suits older residents or those working remotely far better than young professionals or families prioritising school catchments.
- What is the rent in Blackpool 019?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £485 a month, a two-bedroom around £630, and a three-bedroom around £770. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 6.5% over the past year, but remain well below the UK national average.
- Is Blackpool 019 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 78.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly in line with the UK national average of about 80. That's a notably calmer picture than some other parts of Blackpool, likely reflecting the neighbourhood's settled, owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from Blackpool 019 to Manchester?
- By public transport, the journey to Manchester takes around 80 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 900 metres away — an 11-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport for commuting, and working from home is also common here.
- Who lives in Blackpool 019?
- Predominantly older, long-term residents — over a quarter are 65 or above, and the 50-plus group makes up nearly half the population. Nearly three in four households own their home. It's not a young-professional area; the 18–34 age group accounts for only around 17% of residents.
- What schools are near Blackpool 019?
- There are 55 schools within 2km, but only around 21% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.7km away. Families should map catchment areas carefully before choosing this neighbourhood.
- Is Blackpool 019 good for working from home?
- Yes — 100% of premises have gigabit-speed broadband, and there are no properties falling below the minimum broadband standard. About 23% of residents already work from home, which is above average. The combination of very low rents and full-fibre coverage makes it practical for remote workers.