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Location in DevonBlackpool Corner sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Blackpool Corner
Blackpool Corner is a small settlement located in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. It lies within the EX13 postcode area and is situated near the border with Somerset. The area is primarily rural, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The name suggests a local junction or meeting point, though it is not a major crossroads. The surrounding landscape features rolling countryside typical of the Devon region, with hedgerows and farmland visible in the vicinity. There are no significant landmarks or commercial centres in the immediate area, and the population is modest. The location is accessible by road, with nearby villages providing local amenities. It remains a quiet, unassuming part of the wider Devon countryside.
School Ratings in Blackpool Corner
Blackpool Corner is served by 17 schools. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Blackpool Corner
Property prices average £361K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £461K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackpool Corner
Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Blackpool Corner, with 4 incidents logged in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Blackpool Corner
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blackpool Corner falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Blackpool Corner
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Blackpool Corner, the nearest being Axminster Medical Practice (2.4 miles away).
Local Data for Blackpool Corner
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Property Prices 2,027 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the EX13 postcode area.
Household Income in Blackpool Corner ONS 2023
The average total household income in Blackpool Corner is approximately £49,893 a year before tax, 10% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £38,666. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £38,666.
Businesses in Blackpool Corner ONS 2025
There are approximately 781 active businesses based in Blackpool Corner, around 57 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 6 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Blackpool Corner IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackpool Corner in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Blackpool Corner 27 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime in Blackpool Corner falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 2 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Blackpool Corner
Of the 6,094 households in and around Blackpool Corner, 72% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Blackpool Corner.