Postcode FY1 6AW 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 524.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.8× 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 Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 524.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% 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.
The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from FY1 6AW.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY1 6AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | George Bancroft Park | Large | Walking directions to George Bancroft Park |
| 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 6AW.
In the FY1 6AW postcode area, located within South Promenade & Seasiders Way, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 6AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foxhall Convience Store | 53 Tyldesley Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DH | Walking directions to Foxhall Convience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lytham Local | Back Clarendon Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DZ | Walking directions to Lytham Local |
| 0.1 mi | Orzelek Polish Shop | Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DS | Walking directions to Orzelek Polish Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Dar-Pol | Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DH | Walking directions to Dar-Pol |
| 0.2 mi | Preston Polski Sklep Miesny | Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6DJ | Walking directions to Preston Polski Sklep Miesny |
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 6AW, 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 6AW records about 524 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.
The median sale price around FY1 6AW in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to FY1 6AW, including BFC School (Requires improvement), Blackpool Gateway Academy (Good) and Revoe Learning Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 6AW is Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway), about 334 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 6AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4 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 6AW 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.