Postcode FY1 6LU is located in an urban city, within the Victoria ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £32,775 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.
Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria is £32,775 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from FY1 6LU.
Victoria near FY1 6LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.6 mi | Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.6 mi | St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Bancroft Park | Large | Walking directions to George Bancroft Park |
| 0.5 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Revoe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Revoe Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,750 up to £243,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £141,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £121,500 | £131 |
| Terraced | 46 | £104,000 | £116 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,000 | £57,000 | £94,975 | £89,950 |
| 2017 | £125,000 | £59,950 | £100,000 | £76,500 |
| 2018 | £124,975 | £54,250 | £100,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £62,000 | £111,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | £62,000 | £95,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £137,000 | £56,500 | £120,000 | £94,950 |
| 2022 | £160,000 | £72,000 | £124,075 | £107,000 |
| 2023 | £170,000 | £63,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £130,000 | £64,000 | £130,000 | £103,000 |
| 2025 | £141,000 | £67,500 | £122,000 | £102,500 |
| 2026 | £186,500 | — | £102,000 | £104,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123 | £121 | £112 | £109 |
| 2017 | £107 | £95 | £101 | £89 |
| 2018 | £174 | £108 | £99 | £84 |
| 2019 | £127 | £90 | £111 | £85 |
| 2020 | £133 | £102 | £98 | £89 |
| 2021 | £127 | £89 | £123 | £107 |
| 2022 | £169 | £102 | £133 | £115 |
| 2023 | £129 | £136 | £125 | £118 |
| 2024 | £127 | £123 | £128 | £122 |
| 2025 | £210 | £178 | £138 | £114 |
| 2026 | £154 | — | £112 | £117 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 6LU.
In the FY1 6LU postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best One | Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AD | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.1 mi | Carol's Corner Shop | Chislehurst Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2AN | Walking directions to Carol's Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | St Anne's Convenience Store | Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AS | Walking directions to St Anne's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Full Moon Stores | Blackpool, FY4 2AF | Walking directions to Full Moon Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Blackpool Mini Market | 32 Ansdell Road, Blackpool, FY1 6PY | Walking directions to Blackpool 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 6LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fred Jackson
Victoria - Elected 4 May 2023
Pam Brookes
Victoria - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY1 6LU records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6LU in Victoria is £115,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to FY1 6LU, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good), Waterloo Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and South Shore Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY1 6LU is Blackpool South, about 556 m away.
FY1 6LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,673 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 6LU is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fred Jackson (Labour Party) and Pam Brookes (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.