Postcode FY1 6DB 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 Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 5 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 409 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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 296 ft away from FY1 6DB.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY1 6DB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Bancroft Park | Large | Walking directions to George Bancroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | Flag Staff Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flag Staff Gardens |
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 6DB.
In the FY1 6DB postcode area, located within South Promenade & Seasiders Way, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 6DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Byron Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Polo Market | Back Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 1AD | Walking directions to Polo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 257 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ET | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Food & Wine | Ward Street, Blackpool, FY1 6EX | Walking directions to Royal Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Local Choice Mini Market | 189 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ET | Walking directions to Local Choice Mini Market |
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 6DB, 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 6DB 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.
The median sale price around FY1 6DB 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 8 schools close to FY1 6DB, including Blackpool Gateway Academy (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good) and BFC School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 6DB is Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway), about 167 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY1 6DB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 6DB 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.