Postcode insights

FY2 9SW

King George Avenue

Warbreck

Interactive map showing FY2 9SW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY2 9SW

Overview

Postcode FY2 9SW 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 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Claremont Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

North Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY2 9SW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY2 9SW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway)
0.2 mi

Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway)
0.3 mi

Cabin (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Cabin (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY2 9SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClaremont ParkMediumWalking directions to Claremont Park
0.2 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.1 miWarbreck Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
7,275.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.96(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.18(+246%)
Shoplifting
25.33(+338%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.57(+118%)
Public order
13.24(+31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
80.62%
Other White
17
6.59%
Arab
9
3.49%
Bangladeshi
8
3.1%
Irish
5
1.94%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.09%
No qualifications
44
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
48.31%
Owns outright
29
24.58%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.34%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.93%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

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 9SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY2 9SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 202529, Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,000
04 Jun 202524, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 9SPTerracedFreehold£215,000
28 Mar 202522, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 9SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
12 Feb 202517, Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9SLTerracedFreehold£1,300,000
28 Nov 202546, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 9SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY2 9SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWestminster Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miAll-throughUnity Academy BlackpoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY2 9SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY2 9SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miToni's Mini Market56a Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RTWalking directions to Toni's Mini Market
0.2 miDaily Savers Value317 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JLWalking directions to Daily Savers Value
0.2 miBargain Booze89 Holmfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 9RTWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.2 miBest One234 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JSWalking directions to Best One
0.2 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 9SW, 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 006CE01012748
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY2 9SW

Is FY2 9SW (North Shore) safe?

The area around FY2 9SW records about 152 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near FY2 9SW?

The median sale price around FY2 9SW 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 9SW?

There are 3 schools close to FY2 9SW, 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 9SW?

The closest station to FY2 9SW is Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway), about 249 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY2 9SW?

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

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY2 9SW 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.