Postcode FY1 6BF is located in an urban city, within the Waterloo 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 332.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is George Bancroft Park.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6 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 332.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from FY1 6BF.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY1 6BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.4 mi | South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to South Pier (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 |
| 0.2 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Flag Staff Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flag Staff Gardens |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £189,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £121,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterloo
In the FY1 6BF postcode area, located within South Promenade & Seasiders Way, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 6BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shop'N Drive | Yeadon Way, Blackpool, FY1 6BF | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.1 mi | P&S Convenience Stores | Cornwall Place, Blackpool, FY4 1HT | Walking directions to P&S Convenience Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Blackpool, FY4 2FA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 91 Bond Street, Blackpool, FY4 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Full Moon Stores | Blackpool, FY4 2AF | Walking directions to Full Moon Stores |
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 6BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Marie Mitchell
Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon James Cartmell
Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.