Categories in Blackpool
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Blackpool
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 2,022 | 23 years |
| Hotels and motels | 1,210 | 31 years |
| Shopping other | 1,025 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 1,010 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 980 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 510 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 420 | 26 years |
| Other construction | 411 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 398 | 18 years |
| Car repair | 360 | 20 years |
| Construction of buildings | 355 | 30 years |
| General contractors | 338 | 23 years |
Blackpool Facts
| Area | 25.1 km² |
| Population | 127,621 |
| Male Population | 62,844 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 64,777 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.2% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years (Male: 41.6, Female: 42.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,716 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1253 |
| Neighborhoods | Bispham, Blackpool, City Centre, Blackpool, Blackpool, Staining, South Shore, Blackpool |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.81667, -3.05000 |
| Postal Codes | FY1, FY2, FY3, FY4, FY5, More |
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Blackpool Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,493 | 137,262 | 131,884 | 129,697 | 127,621 | 127,036 | 126,331 |
| Population Density | 5,950 / km² | 5,463.2 / km² | 5,249.1 / km² | 5,162.1 / km² | 5,079.4 / km² | 5,056.2 / km² | 5,028.1 / km² |
Blackpool Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | -14.6% | -7% | -3.2% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Blackpool Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 42.3 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Blackpool Population Density
Population Density: 5,079 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 127,621 | 25.1 km² | 5,079 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Blackpool Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Blackpool
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Blackpool
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Blackpool
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Blackpool
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Blackpool Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,188 | $22,583 | $25,106 | $29,747 | $26,949 | $30,843 | $26,199 | $29,716 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2B | $2.3B | $2.1B | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.4B |
Blackpool CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 1,633,408 tn | 12.8 tn | 65,011.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,633,408 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 65,011.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 24.5 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 99.7 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/10 | 10:59 PM | 3.5 | 64.1 km | 12,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 39.1 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.8 | 81.3 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 74.8 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 67.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 68.4 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 70.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 71 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Blackpool
Blackpool /ˈblækpuːl/ is a seaside resort in Lancashire, England, on England's northwest coast. The town is on the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, 17.5 miles (28.2 km) northwest of Preston, 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool, 30 mi..
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