Ingthorpe is an electoral ward within Blackpool, set on the flat coastal plain of the Fylde Coast in Lancashire. It is predominantly suburban and residential, with a mix of private and council housing, small local shopping parades and green spaces rather than large commercial centres. The neighbourhood reflects the broader coastal character of the borough, with relatively level streets and easy access to town amenities.
Culturally and economically the ward is closely tied to Blackpool’s visitor economy, so many residents work in hospitality, retail and public services, while long‑standing community groups and local schools provide social anchors. Historically the area expanded during the 20th century as housing for workers in the resort and service sectors, and contemporary local issues tend to focus on housing quality, community facilities and neighbourhood regeneration.
Postcode districts covering Ingthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 14.4 miles
- Blackburn 23.1 miles
- Blackpool 2.1 miles
- Southport 15.4 miles
- Morecambe 16.4 miles
- Lancaster 16.3 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 20.3 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 7.1 miles
- Skelmersdale 23.5 miles
- Leyland 17.2 miles
- Chorley 21.4 miles
- Maghull 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Norbreck Ward 0.7 miles
- Bispham Ward 0.7 miles
- Carleton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Greenlands Ward 1 mile
- Anchorsholme Ward 1.1 miles
- Tithebarn Ward 1.2 miles
- Victoria & Norcross Ward 1.3 miles
- Warbreck Ward 1.3 miles
- Marsh Mill Ward 1.6 miles
- Layton Ward 1.8 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Stanah Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Ingthorpe
FY5 3AL, FY2 0FS, FY2 0AL, FY2 0ED, FY2 0LP, FY2 0BL, FY2 0DW, FY2 0BA, FY2 0DT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 36.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 46.3 miles
- Layton Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Ingthorpe Ad
- Holiday Inn Blackpool 3.5 2.4 miles
- The Garnett Hotel 2.3 miles
- The Sandford Promenade 3 3.7 miles
- Claremont Hotel - All Inclusive! 3 2.2 miles
- Doric Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Cliffs Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Blackpool - Bispham 3 0.4 miles
- Briardene Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Hotel242 1 mile
- McGraths Blackpool 2.2 miles
Schools in Ingthorpe
- Bispham Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
- Kincraig Primary School Primary
- Montgomery Academy Secondary
- St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bloomfield Road Stadium 3.4 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles
- St Anne's Beach Beach 7.3 miles
- Claughton Estate 12.8 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.9 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.8 miles
- Lancaster University University 14.6 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 15 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 15 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.8 miles
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 17 miles