Postcode insights

FY1 4AQ

Ashton Road

Bloomfield

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Detailed insights for FY1 4AQ

Overview

Postcode FY1 4AQ is located in an urban city, within the Bloomfield ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Park Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.1 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 Park Road is £34,640 per year. The nearest station is Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Revoe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Park Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Park Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Park Road is £34,640 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from FY1 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Park Road near FY1 4AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY1 4AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway)
0.5 mi

Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway)
0.6 mi

Tower (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Tower (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY1 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRevoe ParkMediumWalking directions to Revoe Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
20,683.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
62.37(+247%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.33(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.45(+116%)
Other theft
14.08(+113%)
Public order
12.07(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
66.97%
Other White
41
12.31%
Roma
26
7.81%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
4.8%
Bangladeshi
5
1.5%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
43.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.08%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
57.94%
Owns outright
17
13.49%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.7%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Social rents from council
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bloomfield

Median price£85,000
Price per sq ft£91
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£68K – £124K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) in Bloomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,250 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£290,000£126
Semi-Detached8£127,750£97
Terraced46£85,000£89
Flats7£64,000£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloomfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£45,000£130,000£73,750
2017£53,000£150,000£72,000
2018£76,000£119,500£73,250
2019£68,750£122,500£66,000
2020£40,000£123,500£76,000
2021£61,500£129,950£76,500
2022£61,250£107,000£86,750
2023£40,000£129,500£84,225
2024£52,500£130,000£74,000
2025£59,000£135,250£85,000
2026£64,000£125,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£138£74
2017£75£131£70
2018£166£113£76
2019£92£84£64
2020£88£90£71
2021£94£88£77
2022£97£99£91
2023£107£105£78
2024£85£101£74
2025£93£136£83
2026£205£92£81
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202663, Ashton Road, Blackpool, FY1 4AGTerracedFreehold£75,000
22 Aug 202519, Ashton Road, Blackpool, FY1 4AGTerracedFreehold£70,000
26 Mar 202533, Ashton Road, Blackpool, FY1 4AGTerracedFreehold£444,500
30 May 202556A, Keswick Road, Blackpool, FY1 5PBFlatsLeasehold£39,000
29 May 202549, Keswick Road, Blackpool, FY1 5PBTerracedFreehold£62,500

Schools

In the FY1 4AQ postcode area, located within Park Road, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY1 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRevoe Learning AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBFC SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicablePark Community AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 4AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY1 4AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily210-214 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5EBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miSpicelandBlackpool, FY1 5EBWalking directions to Spiceland
0.1 miCentralMontrose Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 5EDWalking directions to Central
0.1 miGrasmere News & Convenience Store29-31 Grasmere Road, Blackpool, FY1 5HRWalking directions to Grasmere News & Convenience Store
0.2 miCostcutter106 Ribble Road, Blackpool, FY1 4ABWalking directions to Costcutter

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 4AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim Hobson

Bloomfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mel Fenlon

Bloomfield - 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
WardBloomfieldE05015188
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park RoadE02002643
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 011AE01012670
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY1 4AQ

Is FY1 4AQ (Park Road) safe?

The area around FY1 4AQ records about 128 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 4AQ?

The median sale price around FY1 4AQ in Park Road is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY1 4AQ?

There are 14 schools close to FY1 4AQ, including Revoe Learning Academy (Good), BFC School (Requires improvement) and Park Community Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY1 4AQ?

The closest station to FY1 4AQ is Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway), about 793 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY1 4AQ?

FY1 4AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY1 4AQ (Park Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 4AQ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jim Hobson (Labour Party) and Mel Fenlon (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.