Postcode FY1 2BG is located in an urban city, within the Claremont ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the North Shore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 932 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Shore is £27,953 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harold Larwood Park.
North Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
North Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 932 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Shore is £27,953 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from FY1 2BG.
North Shore near FY1 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackpool North located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackpool North | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool North |
| 0.1 mi | North Station (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.3 mi | Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harold Larwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Harold Larwood Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £85,500 (about £104 per square foot) in Claremont area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £195,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £140,000 | £121 |
| Terraced | 39 | £85,000 | £102 |
| Flats | 9 | £75,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £56,000 | £118,000 | £64,000 |
| 2017 | £70,750 | £78,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £49,950 | £90,500 | £72,000 |
| 2019 | £49,950 | £105,000 | £86,250 |
| 2020 | £80,000 | £108,000 | £77,000 |
| 2021 | £60,000 | £120,000 | £79,500 |
| 2022 | £57,000 | £132,500 | £86,000 |
| 2023 | £72,500 | £115,000 | £86,950 |
| 2024 | £86,000 | £109,000 | £80,750 |
| 2025 | £65,000 | £158,000 | £85,000 |
| 2026 | £95,000 | £90,000 | £93,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £91 | £107 | £64 |
| 2017 | £101 | £86 | £75 |
| 2018 | £94 | £104 | £67 |
| 2019 | £153 | £110 | £86 |
| 2020 | £147 | £119 | £83 |
| 2021 | £112 | £125 | £87 |
| 2022 | £122 | £129 | £96 |
| 2023 | £118 | £133 | £94 |
| 2024 | £135 | £119 | £94 |
| 2025 | £107 | £124 | £102 |
| 2026 | £126 | £121 | £83 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 2BG.
In the FY1 2BG postcode area, located within North Shore, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nila's News and Booze | 58 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AJ | Walking directions to Nila's News and Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Smoke-Ingos | 8 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AE | Walking directions to Smoke-Ingos |
| 0.1 mi | Abis Convience Store | 76d Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AW | Walking directions to Abis Convience Store |
| 0.1 mi | EU.Ropa | Cocker Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BX | Walking directions to EU.Ropa |
| 0.1 mi | Best One | Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2BU | Walking directions to Best One |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY1 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ivan John Taylor
Claremont - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynn Suzanne Williams
Claremont - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY1 2BG records about 932 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around FY1 2BG in North Shore is £85,500 (about £104 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to FY1 2BG, including Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good) and Westminster Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 2BG is Blackpool North, about 130 m away.
FY1 2BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 2BG is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ivan John Taylor (Labour Party) and Lynn Suzanne Williams (Labour Party).
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.