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About

Waterloo ward occupies a central coastal position in Blackpool, stretching inland from the promenade. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with some more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Waterloo Road, which hosts a variety of local shops, services, and eateries catering to the community.

A notable local landmark is the Waterloo Hotel, a historic pub that has long served as a social hub. The ward provides direct access to a section of the seafront, distinct from the main tourist piers, offering a more typical promenade and greenspace. The community is anchored by several schools and the Waterloo Community Centre, which hosts various local groups and events.

Area overview

On average Waterloo has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterloo is £33,105 per year. There are 3 schools in Waterloo: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Waterloo

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £204K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,150 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterloo over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£290,000£195
Semi-Detached33£195,000£148
Terraced25£122,500£125
Flats7£72,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterloo

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterloo.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£70,000£142,500£118,750
2017£169,975£75,000£128,000£120,000
2018£225,000£68,000£137,500£110,000
2019£207,625£63,500£171,250£110,000
2020£226,250£71,000£142,500£119,000
2021£208,000£90,000£175,000£122,000
2022£270,000£83,000£180,000£142,500
2023£247,000£88,000£177,500£148,000
2024£275,000£75,000£186,500£127,000
2025£320,000£77,500£189,000£122,500
2026£58,075£200,000£143,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterloo.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterloo.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£103£106£93
2017£110£111£111£91
2018£172£124£114£102
2019£155£107£117£100
2020£147£117£118£103
2021£162£154£136£106
2022£164£126£149£131
2023£146£107£146£113
2024£232£114£146£107
2025£190£128£145£125
2026£81£174£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterloo.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterloo in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Waterloo

What is the average house price in Waterloo?

The median sale price in Waterloo is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Waterloo?

Waterloo has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Waterloo?

Waterloo scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Waterloo sits around rank 3,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Waterloo?

The average household income in Waterloo is around £33,105 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Waterloo?

Waterloo is represented by 2 elected councillors: Diane Marie Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon James Cartmell (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Waterloo

FY42BQ

Arnold Avenue

FY41BZ

Rawcliffe Street

FY41AN

Watson Road

FY41DD

Byron Street

FY42DF

Kingsway

FY41EH

Seabourne Avenue

FY41BX

Rawcliffe Street

FY41PD

Wimbourne Place

FY41NP

Clifton Drive

FY42BY

Coniston Road

FY42DT

St Martins Road

FY41PG

Carlyle Avenue

FY41LB

Rosebery Avenue

FY41NU

Clifton Drive

FY41PL

Clifton Drive

FY41LF

Ventnor Road

FY41JS

Burlington Road

FY41DL

Rawcliffe Street

FY41NT

Clifton Drive

FY41DP

Lytham Road

FY41LD

Ventnor Road

FY41LG

Eastbourne Road

FY41NE

Clifton Drive

FY42EG

St Lukes Road

FY41PA

Napier Avenue

FY41HF

Withnell Road

FY42DH

Worsley Avenue

FY41BU

Lawrence Street

FY41AL

Bond Street

FY41AU

Dean Street

FY41PF

Carlyle Avenue

FY16BF

Yeadon Way

FY42AX

Grundy Mews

FY41NL

Burlington Road West

FY42DL

Fenber Avenue

FY41NN

Wimbourne Place

FY41HU

Bond Street

FY41EW

Lytham Road

FY42EY

First Avenue

FY41EG

Watson Road

FY42BP

Watson Road

FY41JH

Lytham Road

FY42EB

Seventh Avenue

FY42EP

Arnold Avenue

FY41NG

New South Promenade

FY41JN

Ventnor Road

FY41HS

Simpson Street

FY42DE

Watson Road

FY41BE

Station Road

FY42EJ

St Lukes Road

FY42HF

Broadway

FY41HG

Bond Street

FY41QY

Lytham Road

FY41LJ

Horncliffe Road

FY41HQ

Osborne Road

FY41EZ

Balmoral Road

FY41EA

Lytham Road

FY42EW

Arnold Avenue

FY42BX

Windermere Road

FY41DA

Moore Street

FY41DW

Lytham Road

FY41LA

Rosebery Avenue

FY42DG

Queensway

FY41JE

Lytham Road

FY41DE

Byron Street

FY41LN

Horncliffe Road

FY41TL

Lytham Road

FY41BS

Bright Street

FY41AH

Withnell Road

FY42BL

St Annes Road

FY42EU

Third Avenue

FY41LQ

Eastbourne Road

FY41LW

Boscombe Road

FY42BZ

Ullswater Road

FY41ND

Clifton Drive

FY41JR

Burlington Road

FY42DN

Bamton Avenue

FY41ED

Thames Road

FY41HT

Station Terrace

FY41PQ

Tudor Place

FY41DF

Hill Street

FY42EL

St Lukes Road

FY42EH

St Lukes Road

FY41HJ

Osborne Road

FY41AR

Promenade

FY42ER

Sixth Avenue

FY41LE

Ventnor Road

FY41BQ

Bond Street

FY41AF

Bath Street

FY41BT

Bath Street

FY41JA

Lytham Road

FY41DJ

Rawcliffe Street

FY41JQ

Lytham Road

FY42DQ

Princeway

FY42EQ

St Lukes Road

FY41EY

Bond Street

FY41BP

Dean Street

FY42BE

Beverley Grove

FY42AD

Garden Terrace

FY41TH

Clifton Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.