Postcode insights

FY1 2RL

Handsworth Court

Claremont

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Detailed insights for FY1 2RL

Overview

Postcode FY1 2RL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Claremont Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
79.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

North East Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.6%

Approximately 79.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North East Centre is £31,257 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from FY1 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

North East Centre near FY1 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY1 2RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway)
0.4 mi

Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway)
0.5 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY1 2RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miClaremont ParkMediumWalking directions to Claremont Park
0.4 miWarbreck Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Recreation Ground
0.5 miGynn Flagstaff GardensSmallWalking directions to Gynn Flagstaff Gardens

Area Profile

Population
130
Population density
9,366.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.29(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.08(+218%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.5(+72%)
Public order
8.46(-16%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
93.13%
Irish
5
3.82%
Other White
2
1.53%
Other Asian
1
0.76%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.76%
Total population: 131

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
44.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
11.76%
Level 3 (A level)
11
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 119

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
50.54%
Other social rented
27
29.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11.83%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.38%
Owns outright
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

Property prices in Claremont

Median price£85,500
Price per sq ft£104
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £103K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Claremont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£140,000£121
Terraced39£85,000£102
Flats9£75,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Claremont

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claremont.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claremont.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claremont.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claremont.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 2RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 2RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202644, Cromwell Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RGTerracedFreehold£95,999
24 Jul 20253, Claremont Court, Blackpool, FY1 2RJFlatsLeasehold£39,999
20 Feb 20265, Grantham Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RFTerracedFreehold£77,950
19 Dec 202522, Handsworth Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RQTerracedFreehold£135,000
28 Nov 202517, Handsworth Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RQTerracedFreehold£92,750

Schools

In the FY1 2RL postcode area, located within North East Centre, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY1 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestminster Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY1 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJ&R Convience Store20 Cromwell Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QQWalking directions to J&R Convience Store
0.2 miBest-One72 Bedford Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QSWalking directions to Best-One
0.2 miMorrisons Daily70 Egerton Road, Blackpool, FY1 2NNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMarks Convenience Store28 Northfield Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2NDWalking directions to Marks Convenience Store
0.3 miPolish Mini-marketCarshalton Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JHWalking directions to Polish Mini-market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,861
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for FY1 2RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ivan John Taylor

Claremont - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lynn Suzanne Williams

Claremont - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardClaremontE05015190
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North East CentreE02002640
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 008EE01012684
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about FY1 2RL

Is FY1 2RL (North East Centre) safe?

The area around FY1 2RL 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.

What is the average house price near FY1 2RL?

The median sale price around FY1 2RL in North East Centre is £85,500 (about £104 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY1 2RL?

There are 8 schools close to FY1 2RL, including Westminster Primary Academy (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY1 2RL?

The closest station to FY1 2RL is Wilton Parade (Blackpool Tramway), about 617 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY1 2RL?

FY1 2RL 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).

Who represents FY1 2RL (North East Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 2RL 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).

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.