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 miles23.2 km
- Blackburn 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Blackpool 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Southport 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Morecambe 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Lancaster 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Skelmersdale 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Leyland 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Chorley 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Maghull 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Norbreck Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Bispham Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Carleton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Greenlands Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Anchorsholme Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Tithebarn Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Victoria & Norcross Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Warbreck Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Marsh Mill Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Layton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stanah Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Ingthorpe
FY2 0BB, FY2 0FQ, FY2 0FY, FY2 0LU, FY2 0GU, FY2 0FP, FY2 0AH, FY2 0EY, FY2 0DQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Manchester Airport 46.3 miles74.6 km
- Layton Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Ingthorpe Ad
- The Fossil Tree Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Inglewood Hotel *Adults Only* 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hotel Neon 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brene Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hotel Sheraton 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The New Guilderoy Hotel 2 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Happy Return Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Franklyn Hotel B&B 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Clifton Private Hotel 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Oxfordshire 3.5 miles5.7 km
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 miles5.5 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- St Anne's Beach Beach 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Claughton Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lancaster University University 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Deepdale Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 17 miles27.3 km