Postcode FY1 4SR is located in an urban city, within the Talbot ward 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 1,000 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackpool is £27,072 per year. The nearest station is Tower (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Blackpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 28 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,000 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from FY1 4SR.
Central Blackpool near FY1 4SR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tower (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Tower (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | North Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to North Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £170,000 | £130 |
| Detached | 1 | £167,000 | £142 |
| Terraced | 35 | £116,000 | £113 |
| Flats | 14 | £83,750 | £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 | — | £90,000 | £185,000 | £113,500 |
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 | £131 | £107 |
| 2026 | — | £148 | £138 | £122 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 4SR.
In the FY1 4SR postcode area, located within Central Blackpool, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 4SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4PX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 50 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5QA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 88 Coronation Street, Blackpool, FY1 4QE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1DG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Star Polish Shop | 94 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5QF | Walking directions to Star Polish Shop |
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 4SR, 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 4SR records about 1000 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around FY1 4SR in Central Blackpool is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to FY1 4SR, including Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good) and BFC School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 4SR is Tower (Blackpool Tramway), about 151 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 4SR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28 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 4SR 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).
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.