Postcode FY1 5HB is located in an urban city, within the Bloomfield 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 327.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Revoe Park.
Central Blackpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2 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 327.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.5% 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 323 ft away from FY1 5HB.
Central Blackpool near FY1 5HB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | Tower (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Tower (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Revoe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Revoe Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £126 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £127,750 | £97 |
| Terraced | 46 | £85,000 | £89 |
| Flats | 7 | £64,000 | £96 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 5HB.
In the FY1 5HB postcode area, located within Central Blackpool, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ribble Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Adam Market | Ribble Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DY | Walking directions to Adam Market |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Store | Ribble Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DY | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Buy Low Bargains | 98 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5QF | Walking directions to Buy Low Bargains |
| 0.1 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 5HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Hobson
Bloomfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Fenlon
Bloomfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY1 5HB records about 328 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 5HB in Central Blackpool is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to FY1 5HB, including BFC School (Requires improvement), Revoe Learning Academy (Good) and Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 5HB is Central Pier (Blackpool Tramway), about 385 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 5HB 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 5HB 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).
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.