Postcode FY4 1AQ 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from FY4 1AQ.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY4 1AQ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 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 FY4 1AQ.
In the FY4 1AQ 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 FY4 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Polo Market | Back Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 1AD | Walking directions to Polo Market |
| 0 mi | Iceland | Byron Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 FY4 1AQ, 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 FY4 1AQ 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 FY4 1AQ 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 FY4 1AQ, including Blackpool Gateway Academy (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good) and South Shore Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 1AQ is Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway), about 206 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY4 1AQ 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 FY4 1AQ 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.