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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.

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.