Postcode FY1 4PJ is located in an urban city, within the Talbot area of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackpool area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 879 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackpool is £27,072 per year. The median sale price in Talbot is £131,250 (around £126 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,125 and £170,000. The nearest station is Tower (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.4 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.
Central Blackpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 879 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Blackpool is £27,072 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY1 4PJ.
Central Blackpool near FY1 4PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tower (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tower (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Tower (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | North Station (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harold Larwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Harold Larwood Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £131,250 (about £126 per square foot) in Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £266,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £216,750 | £190 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £179,000 | £132 |
| Terraced | 42 | £119,000 | £113 |
| Flats | 13 | £80,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157,500 | £39,999 | £120,000 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £62,000 | £121,000 | £75,450 |
| 2018 | £160,000 | £63,000 | £120,250 | £89,000 |
| 2019 | £172,500 | £49,950 | £128,250 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £232,000 | £57,000 | £135,000 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £218,500 | £68,000 | £135,000 | £108,975 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £59,750 | £140,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £65,000 | £160,000 | £119,000 |
| 2024 | £217,500 | £68,975 | £142,475 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £167,000 | £79,000 | £170,000 | £118,000 |
| 2026 | £266,500 | £78,500 | £170,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £104 | £71 | £91 | £75 |
| 2017 | £86 | £132 | £97 | £80 |
| 2018 | £95 | £91 | £108 | £79 |
| 2019 | £100 | £75 | £102 | £81 |
| 2020 | £207 | £85 | £99 | £85 |
| 2021 | £96 | £103 | £114 | £91 |
| 2022 | £179 | £101 | £114 | £96 |
| 2023 | — | £104 | £123 | £101 |
| 2024 | £98 | £117 | £135 | £91 |
| 2025 | £142 | £124 | £133 | £109 |
| 2026 | £238 | £148 | £132 | £122 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 4PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 5, Westwell Grove, Blackpool, FY1 4PG | Terraced | Freehold | £70,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, 37, Regent Road, Blackpool, FY1 4NB | Other | Freehold | £58,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 88, Regent Road, Blackpool, FY1 4NB | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 22, Courtfields, 121, Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QH | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Flat 20, Courtfields, 121, Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QH | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the FY1 4PJ postcode area, located within Central Blackpool, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Blackpool Skills Academy | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Blackpool Skills Academy ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Apr 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Tower Learning Centre Independent School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Tower Learning Centre Independent School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY1 4PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 88 Coronation Street, Blackpool, FY1 4QE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Chuch Street Convience | 131 Chuch Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NU | Walking directions to Chuch Street Convience |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 106 Ribble Road, Blackpool, FY1 4AB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Convenience Store | Cookson Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PX | Walking directions to Grosvenor Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Star Polish Shop | 94 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5QF | Walking directions to Star Polish Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY1 4PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Louise Hugo
Talbot - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Peter Smith
Talbot - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY1 4PJ records about 879 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 public order.
The median sale price around FY1 4PJ in Talbot is £131,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to FY1 4PJ, including Blackpool Skills Academy, Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to FY1 4PJ is Tower (Blackpool Tramway), about 609 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 4PJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2 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 4PJ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Louise Hugo (Labour Party) and Mark Peter Smith (Labour Party).