Blackpool: population and statistics
Blackpool has a population of 143,492 (2025) across 34.9 km², or 4,113 people per km². It ranks 195 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 143,492 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 4,113 people/km²
Blackpool in numbers
Population of Blackpool over time
Blackpool had 141,788 residents in 2015 and 143,492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 141,560 |
| 2021 | 140,976 |
| 2022 | 141,442 |
| 2023 | 142,525 |
| 2024 | 143,353 |
| 2025 | 143,492 |
All indicators for Blackpool
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 161 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 72,680 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 140 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 62.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 7 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 6.0% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 318 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 64,783 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 143 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 78.5% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 21.3% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 95 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 57.8% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 31.8% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.3% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £137,386 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 354 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 30 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.2% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 132 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.4% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,700 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 274 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 32.8 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 318 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,780 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 286 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £31,858 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 342 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 67.8% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 324 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 25 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Blackpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 34.0% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 28 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Blackpool ranks 24 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 6.0% in Blackpool, compared with an average of 16.5% in North West and 18.6% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £31,858 in Blackpool, compared with an average of £37,482 in North West and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North West for “Households without central heating”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,887 football pitches.
- 14.5 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Fylde, 10.2 km away.
Business sectors: Blackpool
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services15.9% ×2.3
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.2% ×1.0
Where is Blackpool?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blackpool?
Blackpool has 143,492 residents (2025), ranking 195 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Blackpool?
Blackpool covers 34.9 km², with a density of 4,113 people per km².
Is the population of Blackpool growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Blackpool went from 141,788 to 143,492, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Blackpool?
Blackpool is in North West (region). Latitude 53.833, longitude −3.033.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Blackpool?
In Blackpool, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 6.0% (2026), ranking 318 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Blackpool?
In Blackpool, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £31,858 (2025), ranking 342 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Blackpool?
The nearest to Blackpool are Fylde (10 km), Wyre (16 km), Preston (23 km), South Ribble (27 km), Lancaster (28 km).