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1 bed flat for sale Forest Gate, Blackpool, FY3

Offers over

£55,000

Added on 26/09/2026

Retirement home

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

About this property

STYLISH GROUND FLOOR OVER-55s APARTMENT | WELL-MAINTAINED & READY TO MOVE INTO WITH WET ROOM | SOUGHT-AFTER STANLEY PARK & GOLF COURSE AREA!

Set within a well maintained and popular over 55s development, this attractively presented ground floor apartment offers comfortable, low maintenance living in a secure and welcoming community. With a practical layout, modern kitchen improvements and an accessible wet room, this is an ideal home for those looking to downsize while remaining close to excellent local amenities.

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,675
Band B

£1,955
Band C

£2,234
Band D

£2,513
Band E

£3,072
Band F

£3,630
Band G

£4,189
Band H

£5,026

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Blackpool, 2026/27 bills run from £1,675 a year in band A to £5,026 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Blackpool, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

September 2026 £55,000

1 bed · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Location

Forest Gate, Blackpool, FY3

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £55,000

£28k £83k

Deposit11% £6,000

£0 £55k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £49,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £11,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 7, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2026	452 sq ft £140/sq ft	452 sq ft	£140	£63,500
Flat 31, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2025	441 sq ft £125/sq ft	441 sq ft	£125	£55,000
Flat 32, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2025	474 sq ft £101/sq ft	474 sq ft	£101	£48,000
Flat 1, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	581 sq ft £120/sq ft	581 sq ft	£120	£70,000
Flat 5, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	452 sq ft £133/sq ft	452 sq ft	£133	£60,000
Flat 3, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£62,500
Flat 15, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2024	463 sq ft £119/sq ft	463 sq ft	£119	£55,000
Flat 16, Grizedale Court, Forest Gate Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2024	452 sq ft £142/sq ft	452 sq ft	£142	£64,000