Overview for Sidford Court, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7PS

Introduction

Blackpool is a seaside resort in Lancashire, England. Located on the northwest coast of England, it is the main settlement within the borough also called Blackpool. The town is by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre rivers, and is 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool and 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Manchester. At the 2011 census, the unitary authority of Blackpool had an estimated population of 139,720 while the urban settlement had a population of 147,663, making it the most populous settlement in Lancashire, and the fifth-most populous in North West England after Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton and Warrington. The wider built-up area (which also includes additional settlements outside the unitary authority) had a population of 239,409, making it the fifth-most populous urban area in the North West after the Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Birkenhead areas. It is home to the Blackpool Tower, which when built in 1894 was the tallest building in the British Empire.

Throughout the Medieval and Early Modern period, Blackpool was a coastal hamlet in Lancashire's Amounderness Hundred and remained as such until the mid-18th century, when it became fashionable in England to travel to the coast in the summer to improve well-being. In 1781, visitors attracted to Blackpool's 7-mile (11 km) sandy beach were able to use a new private road, built by Thomas Clifton and Sir Henry Hoghton. Stagecoaches began running to Blackpool from Manchester in the same year, and from Halifax in 1782. In the early 19th century, Henry Banks and his son-in-law John Cocker erected new buildings in Blackpool, which increased its population from less than 500 in 1801 to over 2,500 in 1851. St John's Church in Blackpool was consecrated in 1821.

Blackpool rose to prominence as a major centre of tourism in England when a railway was built in the 1840s connecting it to the industrialised regions of northern England. The railway made it much easier and cheaper for visitors to reach Blackpool, triggering an influx of settlers; in 1876, Blackpool was incorporated as a borough, governed by its own town council and aldermen. In 1881, Blackpool was a booming resort with a population of 14,000 and a promenade complete with piers, fortune-tellers, public houses, trams, donkey rides, fish and chip shops, and theatres. By 1901, the population of Blackpool was 47,000, by which time its place was cemented as "the archetypal British seaside resort". By 1951, it had grown to 147,000 people.

Shifts in tastes, combined with opportunities for British people to travel overseas, affected Blackpool's status as a leading resort in the late 20th century. Its urban fabric and economy both remain relatively undiversified and firmly rooted in the tourism sector, and the borough's seafront continues to attract millions of visitors every year. Blackpool's major attractions and landmarks include Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Illuminations, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Zoo, Sandcastle Water Park, the Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tramway (the UK's only surviving first-generation tramway).

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Summary for Sidford Court, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7PS

North West
This postcode is in the
Park
within
Blackpool
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near FY3 7PS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
9
In Progress
35
Completed
0
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near FY3 7PS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Sidford Court, FY3 7PS that have been reported to Lancashire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near FY3 7PS

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Blackpool and nearby Videos From YouTube

BLACKPOOL 2023 🇬🇧 Drone Aerial 4K | Liverpool Manchester Lancashire England

Blackpool is a coastal town and holiday resort close to Liverpool and Manchester (2023) in England, United Kingdom (UK).

Channel: Polychronis Drone (View Channel)

Published: 23 Jan 2023

Police

This area is policed by Lancashire Constabulary.

Lancashire Constabulary split their policing area into 236 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Layton with Park neighbourhood.

Lancashire Constabulary

Layton with Park Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
83
Dec 2023
75
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
50
Dec 2023
59
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
16

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Blackpool North and Cleveleys parliamentary constituency.

Blackpool North and Cleveleys is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Paul Maynard (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Sidford Court, FY3 7PS

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for FY3 7PS

Latitude
53.829699
Longitude
-3.021983

Residents at FY3 7PS

Households
15
Male
20
Female
23
People per Household
2.87

Sunrise and Sunset at FY3 7PS

Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:44

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

FY3 7PS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear18.69%
Cloudy58.61%
Rain8.23%
Windy14.42%
Other0.05%

Population

Blackpool
139,000

Deprivation Index

0.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at FY3 7PS

Active
None

Postcode Details for FY3 7PS

Introduced
1 Jul 2003

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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