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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 98 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-Detached46£187,500
Terraced23£127,000

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

FY41JW

Woodstock Gardens

FY41NJ

Harrowside West

FY41NP

Clifton Drive

FY41RB

Lytham Road

FY42BZ

Ullswater Road

FY42ES

Fifth Avenue

FY42BY

Coniston Road

FY42HE

Broadway

FY42JT

Summerville

FY41EG

Watson Road

FY41LE

Ventnor Road

FY42JN

Ash Street

FY41JS

Burlington Road

FY42BQ

Arnold Avenue

FY41PQ

Tudor Place

FY41PD

Wimbourne Place

FY41LR

Harrowside

FY41NW

Harrowside West

FY41SA

Lytham Road

FY42BX

Windermere Road

FY42JE

Highfield Road

FY41JL

Kenilworth Gardens

FY41NX

Clifton Drive

FY41JD

Lytham Road

FY42AX

Grundy Mews

FY42DG

Queensway

FY42DN

Bamton Avenue

FY41LF

Ventnor Road

FY42BP

Watson Road

FY42DD

Watson Road

FY42DZ

St Martins Road

FY41EE

Severn Road

FY41HL

Brighton Avenue

FY41QH

Harrowside

FY41RJ

Harrowside

FY41SB

Bentinck Avenue

FY41SW

Clifton Drive

FY42EQ

St Lukes Road

FY41GY

Osborne Road

FY41JA

Lytham Road

FY41TH

Clifton Drive

FY42ED

Seventh Avenue

FY42JX

Boome Street

FY42RD

Park View Court

FY42EL

St Lukes Road

FY41EL

Arlington Avenue

FY41LH

Eastbourne Road

FY41LY

Harrowside

FY41NU

Clifton Drive

FY41TE

Lytham Road

FY42EG

St Lukes Road

FY42JF

Highfield Road

FY42JJ

Green Avenue

FY41RR

Clifton Drive

FY42EJ

St Lukes Road

FY42EY

First Avenue

FY42HZ

St James Road

FY41LD

Ventnor Road

FY41LZ

Harrowside

FY41RL

Harrowside

FY41NR

Greystoke Place

FY41LU

Wycombe Avenue

FY42DQ

Princeway

FY42EN

Arnold Avenue

FY42ET

Fourth Avenue

FY41LA

Rosebery Avenue

FY41RE

Lytham Road

FY41RW

Harrowside

FY41JR

Burlington Road

FY42BL

St Annes Road

FY42DU

St James Road

FY41HU

Bond Street

FY41LN

Horncliffe Road

FY42DF

Kingsway

FY41BB

Promenade

FY41EH

Seabourne Avenue

FY41PA

Napier Avenue

FY42EB

Seventh Avenue

Data Sources

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