Postcode FY1 2RB is located in an urban city, within the Claremont ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the North East Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North East Centre is £31,257 per year. The nearest station is Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Claremont Park.
North East Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
North East Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North East Centre is £31,257 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from FY1 2RB.
North East Centre near FY1 2RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.5 mi | Blackpool North | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool North |
| 0.5 mi | Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Claremont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Claremont Park |
| 0.5 mi | Warbreck Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Warbreck Recreation Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 2RB.
In the FY1 2RB postcode area, located within North East Centre, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J&R Convience Store | 20 Cromwell Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QQ | Walking directions to J&R Convience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | 72 Bedford Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QS | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 269 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Marks Convenience Store | 28 Northfield Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2ND | Walking directions to Marks Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 70 Egerton Road, Blackpool, FY1 2NN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2RB, 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 2RB records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around FY1 2RB in North East Centre is £85,500 (about £104 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to FY1 2RB, including Westminster Primary Academy (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 2RB is Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway), about 785 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 2RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 660 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 2RB 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.