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About

South Shore encompasses the southern end of Blackpool's promenade. The area is anchored by the historic Blackpool Pleasure Beach, a large amusement park with numerous rides and attractions. This section of the coastline also features the Big One rollercoaster, a prominent landmark visible from much of the town.

The shore here includes a stretch of beach and the Sea Breeze recreation area. Adjacent to the amusement park is the Blackpool South Pier, offering traditional arcades and entertainment venues. The district is primarily residential, with streets of Victorian terraced houses extending inland from the seafront.

Area overview

On average South Shore has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Shore is £35,543 per year. There are 2 schools in South Shore: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Shore is home to around 8,350 people, with a population density of about 4,999.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Shore Population
8,350
Population density
4,999.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.98(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.95(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+16%)
Other theft
8.5(+29%)
Public order
6.59(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,820
93.69%
Other White
195
2.34%
Irish
61
0.73%
Pakistani
40
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.48%
Total population: 8,347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,659
23.7%
No qualifications
1,615
23.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,242
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,072
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
760
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,000

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,212
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,180
31.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,094
29.3%
Other forms of private rent
103
2.76%
Other social rented
95
2.54%
Total households: 3,734

Property prices in South Shore

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in South Shore area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Shore in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Shore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£290,000
Flats20£90,500
Semi-Detached51£190,000
Terraced24£131,000

10 years median price trend in South Shore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Shore.

All postcodes in South Shore

FY42JQ

Laurier Avenue

FY41LJ

Horncliffe Road

FY42DY

St Martins Road

FY42HY

St Georges Road

FY41NG

New South Promenade

FY41PS

Greystoke Place

FY41RA

Lytham Road

FY42EH

St Lukes Road

FY42JL

Lodore Road

FY41JU

Burlington Road

FY41NN

Wimbourne Place

FY41PZ

Wetherby Avenue

FY42DX

Sackville Avenue

FY41LS

Swanage Avenue

FY41JJ

Kenilworth Gardens

FY41PG

Carlyle Avenue

FY41RF

Lytham Road

FY42DL

Fenber Avenue

FY41JP

Woodstock Gardens

FY41PL

Clifton Drive

FY41LL

Horncliffe Road

FY41NE

Clifton Drive

FY41PR

Stony Hill Avenue

FY41QG

Alderley Avenue

FY41RS

Clifton Drive

FY42BE

Beverley Grove

FY42PB

Scarsdale Avenue

FY41NY

Burlington Road West

FY41PB

Napier Avenue

FY41PE

Harrowside

FY41RQ

Stony Croft Place

FY41SS

Crescent Court

FY42NS

Mayfield Avenue

FY41DH

Clifton Drive

FY41PX

Dunes Avenue

FY41LT

Brixham Place

FY42BG

Beverley Grove

FY41NF

New South Promenade

FY41RP

Harrow Place

FY42ER

Sixth Avenue

FY41JQ

Lytham Road

FY41NL

Burlington Road West

FY41NT

Clifton Drive

FY41QQ

Sandhills Avenue

FY41ST

Crescent Court

FY42JD

Highfield Road

FY41JH

Lytham Road

FY42BH

Stamford Avenue

FY41HW

Bond Street

FY41JN

Ventnor Road

FY41LB

Rosebery Avenue

FY41QN

Harrowside

FY42DH

Worsley Avenue

FY41LX

Babbacombe Avenue

FY42DT

St Martins Road

FY42JA

Highfield Road

FY42NY

Orchard Avenue

FY41EF

Trent Road

FY42NP

Scarsdale Avenue

FY41ND

Clifton Drive

FY41DQ

Clifton Drive

FY41EA

Lytham Road

FY41EB

Lytham Road

FY41EZ

Balmoral Road

FY41HN

Windsor Avenue

FY41RN

New South Promenade

FY42NT

Mayfield Avenue

FY41ED

Thames Road

FY42DB

Watson Road

FY41PF

Carlyle Avenue

FY41LQ

Eastbourne Road

FY41PY

Dunes Avenue

FY42EU

Third Avenue

FY42NX

Orchard Avenue

FY41EQ

The Crescent

FY41JB

Hampton Road

FY41JF

Lytham Road

FY41EN

Mersey Road

FY41LW

Boscombe Road

FY41QY

Lytham Road

FY42BJ

Stamford Avenue

FY41TL

Lytham Road

FY42JH

Everton Road

FY41EJ

Jesmond Avenue

FY42EP

Arnold Avenue

FY42EX

Second Avenue

FY42DE

Watson Road

FY42HF

Broadway

FY41HQ

Osborne Road

FY42JU

Abbeyville

FY41SU

Abercorn Place

FY42EW

Arnold Avenue

FY41LP

Bournemouth Road

FY41LG

Eastbourne Road

FY41RD

Lytham Road

FY42DA

Thirlmere Road

FY41QE

Harrington Avenue

FY41TD

Lytham Road

FY42DJ

Rangeway Avenue

FY41JE

Lytham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.