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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. The median sale price in Waterloo is £162,500 (around £148 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £228,750. 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: £148
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £229K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,150 up to £336,000.

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-Detached41£205,000£167
Terraced24£123,750£124
Flats6£78,500£108

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£205,000£157,500
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£177£130
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,955
Band C£2,234
Band D£2,513
Band E£3,072
Band F£3,630
Band G£4,189
Band H£5,026

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Waterloo ward.

Local councillors

Diane Marie Mitchell

Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Simon James Cartmell

Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party