Squires Gate sits on the Lancashire coast as one of the more practical, well-connected corners of the Blackpool area, offering coastal living without the price tag you'd find in neighbouring Fylde. The neighbourhood itself has plenty going for it directly: four GP surgeries, a good spread of restaurants and cafés, a Good-rated primary school, and easy access via tram stops and primary roads into Blackpool and beyond. House prices sit comfortably under the UK average, and day-to-day costs, particularly transport and council tax, run notably lower than typical national figures. The surrounding neighbourhoods reinforce this picture of affordable, family-friendly coastal living. Highfield offers some of the cheapest homes in the wider area, with semis averaging £166,600 and terraces around £123,400, alongside Good-rated schools and falling crime rates, though public transport is limited so a car comes in handy. Waterloo brings similar value, with terraces near £133,000 and semis around £192,000, plus strong rail links for commuters heading towards Southport or Liverpool and a cluster of well-regarded primary schools. Kilgrimol rounds things out with a slightly more premium feel, thanks to its own railway station, good road links, and a solid selection of independent schools for older children. Across all four areas, the common threads are clear: low and falling crime rates, decent access to GPs, pharmacies and everyday amenities, and housing that undercuts much of the UK average. Families are well served throughout, with Good-rated primary schools a consistent feature, and the coastal setting brings genuine lifestyle appeal, from clean air to a mild maritime climate. The main variation comes down to transport, with Squires Gate, Waterloo and Kilgrimol benefiting from rail or tram links, while Highfield relies more on road connections. Whichever pocket you choose, you're getting a settled, affordable slice of the Lancashire coast.