Postcode insights

FY2 9RU

Holmfield Road

Warbreck

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Detailed insights for FY2 9RU

Overview

Postcode FY2 9RU is located in an urban city, within the Warbreck ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the North Shore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Shore is £27,953 per year. The nearest station is Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

North Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Shore is £27,953 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from FY2 9RU.

Flood risk

No risk

North Shore near FY2 9RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY2 9RU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway)
0.1 mi

Cabin (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Cabin (Blackpool Tramway)
0.2 mi

Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY2 9RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.2 miWarbreck Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Recreation Ground
0.2 miGynn Flagstaff GardensSmallWalking directions to Gynn Flagstaff Gardens

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
5,452.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.82(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.62(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.98(+56%)
Burglary
8.74(+58%)
Other theft
8.74(+32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
81.98%
Other Asian
14
4.95%
Other White
13
4.59%
Indian
8
2.83%
Arab
7
2.47%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
26.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
60.15%
Owns outright
31
23.31%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.51%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Warbreck

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£145
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £218K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Warbreck area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warbreck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£216,000£179
Semi-Detached39£195,000£157
Terraced22£133,500£117
Flats13£95,950£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warbreck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warbreck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,500£81,250£136,000£121,475
2017£201,250£90,250£146,000£102,250
2018£175,000£85,000£149,000£101,000
2019£180,000£87,750£155,000£115,000
2020£166,500£72,500£152,000£116,000
2021£219,475£84,950£170,000£117,000
2022£254,500£85,000£187,500£135,000
2023£223,000£85,000£182,500£135,000
2024£196,000£90,500£185,000£138,750
2025£216,750£96,500£200,000£130,000
2026£465,000£130,000£195,000£146,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warbreck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warbreck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£116£105£89
2017£156£127£117£78
2018£160£103£112£77
2019£183£100£129£84
2020£177£112£121£102
2021£159£118£141£92
2022£208£132£156£121
2023£232£121£158£106
2024£206£131£148£116
2025£190£138£154£112
2026£140£173£165£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warbreck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warbreck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY2 9RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY2 9RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202644, Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RUTerracedFreehold£115,000
28 Feb 202556, Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RUTerracedFreehold£245,000
13 May 202511, Northumberland Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,000
04 Feb 2026Coast Apartments, 11, Empress Drive, Blackpool, FY2 9SESemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
21 Feb 20259, Empress Drive, Blackpool, FY2 9SEOtherFreehold£146,000

Schools

In the FY2 9RU postcode area, located within North Shore, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY2 9RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWestminster Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miAll-throughUnity Academy BlackpoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY2 9RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY2 9RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miToni's Mini Market56a Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RTWalking directions to Toni's Mini Market
0.1 miBargain Booze89 Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RTWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.3 miBest One234 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JSWalking directions to Best One
0.3 miDaily Savers Value317 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JLWalking directions to Daily Savers Value
0.4 miMarks Convenience Store28 Northfield Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2NDWalking directions to Marks Convenience Store

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 FY2 9RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Scott

Warbreck - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michele Scott

Warbreck - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardWarbreckE05015205
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ShoreE02002638
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 006DE01012749
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY2 9RU

Is FY2 9RU (North Shore) safe?

The area around FY2 9RU records about 111 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near FY2 9RU?

The median sale price around FY2 9RU in North Shore is £175,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY2 9RU?

There are 3 schools close to FY2 9RU, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Westminster Primary Academy (Good) and Unity Academy Blackpool (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY2 9RU?

The closest station to FY2 9RU is Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway), about 168 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY2 9RU?

FY2 9RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY2 9RU (North Shore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY2 9RU is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Danny Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michele Scott (Conservative and Unionist 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.