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171 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4HZ

UPRN:100010827545Detached House7 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:50:51.988002+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T12:58:19.677787+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-13T06:27:52.582209+00:00)
171 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4HZ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£347,000
£330k - £364kHigh
Estimate
£347k
Range
£330k – £364k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,500
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,500
Yield
8.65%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

171 Reads Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 84/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is excellent (93/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
84/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
93/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£347,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,500
Gross Yield8.65%
1y Growth-30.6%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£125,000 (2000-12-11)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0FY1 4HZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0482
    Display of digital LED screen behind shopfront
    Pending
  • 26/0466
    Installation of new door and window to front elevation and subdivision of existing retail unit.
    Pending
  • 26/0441
    Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and roof lift to existing outrigger following demolition of existing side and rear extension.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2000-12-11
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,979
Population Density10,341 /km²
Owner Occupied48%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 68%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Tower Learning Centre Independent School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School (URN 119599) on 11 Apr 2018

  • Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Blackpool Skills Academy
    0.3 mi
    -

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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