Blackpool Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 2 padel clubs in Blackpool, United Kingdom, or 7.6 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 145,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 51 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
2
Courts/100K
7.6
Population
145K
padelnomics Score
51/100
Key takeaway: Blackpool is in a growth phase. 7.6 courts per 100K and a padelnomics Score of 51/100 indicate a maturing market with room for well-positioned new entrants.

Blackpool currently has 2 padel venues with 11 courts serving 145K residents. The padelnomics Score of 51/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Blackpool.

Supply Analysis

Blackpool has 2 venues and 11 courts — translating to 1.4 venues and 7.6 courts per 100K residents.

Supply is moderate: there is proven demand and an established player base, but still room for new venues — especially in underserved parts of the city.

Metric Value
Venues 2
Courts 11
Venues per 100K residents 1.4
Courts per 100K residents 7.6
Nearest padel court 2.1 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Blackpool only surfaces in live booking and occupancy data — which venues run hot at which prices, where the market pays a meaningful peak premium, and which slots are structurally empty. These live indicators — median occupancy across all tracked venues, peak/off-peak price spreads, and how both shift month over month — are part of Padelnomics Research. On the public surface the padelnomics Score of 51/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Blackpool, there are 6 padel venues with 28 courts serving a catchment population of 343K (1.8 venues / 8.2 courts per 100K).

Catchment coverage is moderate. Venues in Blackpool compete not just with each other but with surrounding locations — a differentiated positioning pays off.

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 126 tennis courts within 25 km. A strong tennis base signals high racquet-sport affinity — a pool of potential padel converts who already know the crossover or can be reached through combined offerings.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Blackpool sits directly on the realised hourly rates and the booked occupancy across the year — figures that come from live market data, not assumptions. Per-court revenue estimates, comparison benchmarks against nearby venues, and the sensitivity to price and occupancy swings are part of Padelnomics Research. For a financial model with your own assumptions — court count, build costs, pricing strategy, occupancy scenarios — use the financial planner.

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FAQ

How big is the padel market in Blackpool?

Blackpool has 2 padel venues with 11 courts serving 145K residents. That translates to 7.6 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 6 venues with 28 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Blackpool?

Moderate competition: 1.4 venues per 100K indicate a market with room to grow. Well-positioned new venues can compete effectively.

What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Blackpool?

Revenue potential per court in Blackpool sits on current hourly rates and booked occupancy. Concrete estimates with market benchmarks are part of Padelnomics Research; use the financial planner to model your own assumptions for price, occupancy, and court count.

What are padel court prices in Blackpool?

Padel court prices in Blackpool vary between indoor and outdoor facilities and between peak and off-peak hours. City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median peak and off-peak rates, P25–P75 spreads — are part of Padelnomics Research.

Is Blackpool still a good market for new padel facilities?

A score of 51/100 reflects solid potential. The market has room for well-positioned new entrants — site selection and facility concept are key. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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