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Here's what is being done to improve healthy life expectancy in Blackpool as shocking figures released Data from the Office of National Statistics ranks Central Blackpool third lowest in the country for healthy life expectancy for males at 47.9 years Shock figures have revealed a healthy life expectancy of just 50 years or even less in parts on Blackpool. Data has been compiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the amount of good health people in England and Wales can expect to enjoy over their lifetime varies from more than 75 years in some local areas to fewer than 50 years in others. The figures, compiled using a new method based on information from the 2021 census, show that the median average healthy life expectancy at birth for females across 2019 to 2023 was 66.8 years in England and 63.8 years in Wales. For males the median is lower, at 65.3 years in England and 62.5 years in Wales. The ONS calculated the healthy life expectancies for more than 7,200 local areas across England and Wales - and areas of Blackpool make up four of the 10 lowest local health expectancies for men and three of the 10 for women. Meanwhile, parts of London account for six of the 10 highest expectancies for men and five for women. The ONS data ranks Central Blackpool third lowest in healthy life expectancy for males at 47.9 years, South Promenade and Seasiders Way is seventh lowest at 49.6 years and North East Centre of Blackpool and North Shore joint ninth lowest at 49.8 years In the women’s ranking, North East Centre of Blackpool is second lowest at 50 years, South Promenade and Seasiders Way sixth lowest at 50.8 years and Little Layton and Little Carleton (Blackpool, Lancashire) ninth lowest at 51.6 years. Enjoy unlimited access to local news, the latest football stories and new puzzles every day With a digital subscription, you can see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click here to subscribe By contrast, the highest healthy life expectancy for men is 78.3 years and for women 81.2 years, both in Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Hyde Park, London. But Blackpool Council says the picture is already improving in the resort, with several measures being taken to ensure better outcomes for children and families. Cllr Jo Farrell, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for communities and wellbeing, said: “Life expectancy in Blackpool is going up. The latest figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show an increase in life expectancy in Blackpool – up to 79.3 for girls and 74.2 for boys. “This is a whole year extra for boys, narrowing the gap from the national average in a way that many similar places are struggling to do. "For life expectancy, there are some crucial elements; quality housing, access to good healthcare and getting people moving and active. All the latest news and top stories from across Blackpool and the Fylde coast directly to your phone. Never miss a thing.Click here to join “Council-run services like our Stop Smoking or Drug and Alcohol Treatment programmes make a genuine difference to people’s lives, leading to drops in rates of adult smoking and smoking during pregnancy, and helping people through treatment and recovery. “We are improving outcomes for children and families through our Better Start programme and early years services like Health Visiting. At our gyms, members proudly tell us they are ‘beating the life expectancy’ rate as they enjoy improving their fitness and wellbeing. “Alongside all of this we are delivering huge economic and housing regeneration across Blackpool, building better homes, creating training and work opportunities, and raising pride and aspiration in our town. “All of this contributes to creating healthier communities and improving individual health outcomes for our residents.”