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Waterloo

Ward in Blackpool, England

Coordinates:53.791, -3.049
OS grid ref:SD 31 33
Dialling code: 01253 (Blackpool)

Waterloo is an inner‑suburban ward of Blackpool in North West England, forming part of the town’s residential belt rather than the seafront tourist strip. The area contains a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semi‑detached houses and post‑war council estates, with local shops, schools and community centres serving a varied population.

Its development grew with Blackpool as a seaside resort, and recent years have seen modest regeneration and community‑led projects to improve housing and amenities. Good bus links connect residents to the town centre and seafront, and active neighbourhood groups and churches contribute to a strong local identity despite ongoing economic and social challenges.

Postcode districts covering Waterloo

Nearby towns and villages

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Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 32.7 miles52.6 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 43.8 miles70.6 km
  • Railway station Blackpool Pleasure Beach Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
  • Railway station Blackpool South Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km

Local points of interest

  • Bloomfield Road Stadium 0.9 miles1.5 km
  • St Anne's Beach Beach 3.1 miles4.9 km
  • Highbury Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
  • Haig Avenue Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
  • Ainsdale Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • Tulketh Priory Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
  • Old Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Dam Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Paddock Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Spring Wood Forest 14.2 miles22.9 km
  • Such Hey Wood Forest 14.2 miles22.9 km
  • Meadow Hey Wood Forest 14.3 miles23 km

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