Postcode insights

FY1 6AE

Bolton Street

Bloomfield

Interactive map showing FY1 6AE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY1 6AE

Overview

Postcode FY1 6AE is located in an urban city, within the Bloomfield ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the South Promenade & Seasiders Way area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 409 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year. The nearest station is St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
409
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 409 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from FY1 6AE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY1 6AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY1 6AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway)
0.2 mi

Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway)
0.3 mi

Blackpool South

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY1 6AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeorge Bancroft ParkLargeWalking directions to George Bancroft Park

Area Profile

Population
574
Population density
5,993.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
224.91(+503%)
Anti-social behaviour
191(+964%)
Shoplifting
44.98(+678%)
Criminal damage and arson
40.83(+354%)
Public order
35.29(+248%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
478
83.57%
Other White
20
3.5%
Pakistani
19
3.32%
Indian
16
2.8%
Irish
12
2.1%
Total population: 572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
142
28.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
94
18.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
83
16.77%
Level 3 (A level)
80
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 495

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
54.33%
Owns outright
51
24.52%
Owns with a mortgage
24
11.54%
Other social rented
10
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.37%
Total households: 208

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 6AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 6AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202540, Bolton Street, Blackpool, FY1 6AETerracedFreehold£105,000
20 Apr 2025343 - 347, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BJOtherFreehold£575,000
29 Jul 202551, Crystal Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BSTerracedFreehold£97,500
03 Jul 202518 - 20, Alexandra Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BUDetachedFreehold£348,000
31 Mar 2025Flat E, Alexandra Court, 10, Alexandra Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BUFlatsLeasehold£37,000

Schools

In the FY1 6AE postcode area, located within South Promenade & Seasiders Way, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY1 6AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBlackpool Gateway AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBFC SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 6AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY1 6AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Choice Mini Market189 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ETWalking directions to Local Choice Mini Market
0.1 miMasons Convenience Store214-216 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6EUWalking directions to Masons Convenience Store
0.2 miPreston Polski Sklep MiesnyBloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DJWalking directions to Preston Polski Sklep Miesny
0.2 miOrzelek Polish ShopLytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DSWalking directions to Orzelek Polish Shop
0.2 miRoyal Food & WineWard Street, Blackpool, FY1 6EXWalking directions to Royal Food & Wine

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 6AE, 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)South Promenade & Seasiders WayE02002645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 013AE01012671
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY1 6AE

Is FY1 6AE (South Promenade & Seasiders Way) safe?

The area around FY1 6AE records about 409 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near FY1 6AE?

The median sale price around FY1 6AE in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY1 6AE?

There are 8 schools close to FY1 6AE, including Blackpool Gateway Academy (Good), BFC School (Requires improvement) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY1 6AE?

The closest station to FY1 6AE is St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway), about 107 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY1 6AE?

FY1 6AE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY1 6AE (South Promenade & Seasiders Way) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 6AE 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.