Watson Road is a street located in the town of Blackpool. The street has a length of approximately 1,898 metres.
The street is located within the Blackpool (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 3000024, 3004182 and 3004098 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of FY4 3EW, FY4 3EN, FY4 3EG, FY4 3EE, FY4 3EA, FY4 2DE, FY4 2DD, FY4 2DB, FY4 2BP and FY4 1EG.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 200.82 miles North West from central London., 20.32 miles South West from Lancaster, 26.82 miles North from Liverpool and 39.36 miles North West from Manchester.
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Map of Watson Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Watson Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool Beach Address: Yeadon Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.19 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Blackpool South Promenade Address: Balmoral Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1HR Telephone: 0871 984 6191 Visit Hotel Page |
0.46 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Blackpool South Shore Address: Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ Telephone: 0871 984 6351 Visit Hotel Page |
0.79 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool Airport Address: Squires Gate Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.01 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool North Pier Address: Clifton Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.86 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Tew | 132 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Visit Website |
| Martin & Co | 119 Highfield Road Blackpool FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains , Blackpool - Highfield Road | 117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings, Blackpool - Highfield Road | 117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Christie King Estate Agents | 28 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Watson Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.792580 |
| Longitude | -3.043866 |
| OS Easting (X): | 331243 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 433447 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD312334 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watson Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bond Street | junction |
| Promenade (A584) | junction |
| The Crescent | junction |
| Jesmond Avenue | junction |
| Trent Road | junction |
| Arlington Avenue | junction |
| Lytham Road (B5262) | junction |
| Grundy Mews | junction |
| Coniston Road | junction |
| Queensway | junction |
| Ullswater Road | junction |
| Worsley Avenue | junction |
| Thirlmere Road | junction |
| Rangeway Avenue | junction |
| Fenber Avenue | junction |
| Bamton Avenue | junction |
| Beverley Grove | junction |
| Stamford Avenue | junction |
| St Annes Road | junction |
| Marton Drive | junction |
| Watson Court | junction |
| Oak Avenue | junction |
| Watson Close | junction |
| Renwick Avenue | junction |
| Sowerby Avenue | junction |
| Quayle Avenue | junction |
| Millington Avenue | junction |
| Hawes Side Lane (B5261) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 11 December 2024 at 21:00 (20.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.5°C (73.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00064326, E00064324, E00064316, E00064002 & E00064020 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats, Communal Retirement, Self-Sufficient Retirement, Hard-Pressed European Settlers & Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces |
| Average Age | 39.74, 42.61 & 37.26 |
| Area Population | 1197.00, 1189.00 & 1520.00 |
| Male Population | 597.00, 582.00 & 739.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 600.00, 607.00 & 781.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 43, 15 & 52 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012754, E01012753 &E01012698 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackpool 017E, Blackpool 017D &Blackpool 016E |
| SOA Code: | 4b, 5a &4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002649 &E02002648 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackpool 017 &Blackpool 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
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| Marton Dr, Blackpool, FY4 3EU |
| 0345 675 6862 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
| Tesco South Shore Express |
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| 43 Highfield Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2JD |
| 0345 026 9086 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco South Shore Express |
| Tesco Blackpool Lytham Rd Express |
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| 257-259 Lytham Rd, Blackpool, FY1 6ET |
| 0345 026 9093 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blackpool Lytham Rd Express |
| Iceland Blackpool |
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| 62/66 Waterloo Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1AB |
| 01253341305 |
| Distance: 0.56 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blackpool |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01253 - Blackpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.3 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 33 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blackpool |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| PO Box 50, Town Hall, Blackpool, Lancashire &FY1 1AD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01253 477 477 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blackpool South |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Webb |
| Details for the MP Chris Webb on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Webb on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Chris Webb won with a majority of 6,848 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,460 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Waterloo &Hawes Side Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stanley Primary School
Address: Stanley Primary School, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UT
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01253761022
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Address: Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01253966150
Revoe Learning Academy
Address: Revoe Learning Academy, Grasmere Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5HP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01253763414
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Address: Blackpool Gateway Academy, Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01253402936
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01253403232
Thames Primary Academy
Address: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01253341466
Roseacre Primary Academy
Address: Roseacre Primary Academy, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2PF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Waterloo Primary Academy
Address: Waterloo Primary Academy, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01253315370
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01253311248
Hawes Side Academy
Address: Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01253402541
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy, Penrose Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01253762532
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Address: Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5LY
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01253838556
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01253762833
England Secondary Schools
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Address: St George's School A Church of England Academy, Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01253316725
South Shore Academy
Address: South Shore Academy, St Anne's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01253336500
Armfield Academy
Address: Armfield Academy, 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01253207702
Highfield Leadership Academy
Address: Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01253965750
Highfield Humanities College
Address: Highfield Humanities College, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 951950
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 3AD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 344219
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 3AD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
STONYHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 956655
SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 953950
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (BLACKPOOL)
Address: 132 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2HH
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
L WOODHOUSE LTD
Address: 62-64 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2JF
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLACKPOOL)
Address: 79-81 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
EYEDEAL VISION LTD
Address: 63 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS BLACKPOOL
Address: 160 CHERRY TREE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4QH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Blackpool South Station is 0.47 miles away.
Address: Blackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
Blackpool South is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.
Blackpool South Station is an unstaffed station.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 0.50 miles away.
Address: Blackpool Pleasure Beach station, Burlington Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1NY
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is an unstaffed station.