Postcode FY4 1DD is located in an urban city, within the Waterloo 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 332.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 Blackpool South, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6 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 332.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 1DD.
South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY4 1DD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.2 mi | Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Bancroft Park | Large | Walking directions to George Bancroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Flag Staff Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Flag Staff Gardens |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,150 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £290,000 | £195 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £195,000 | £148 |
| Terraced | 25 | £122,500 | £125 |
| Flats | 7 | £72,000 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £70,000 | £142,500 | £118,750 |
| 2017 | £169,975 | £75,000 | £128,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £68,000 | £137,500 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | £207,625 | £63,500 | £171,250 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | £226,250 | £71,000 | £142,500 | £119,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £90,000 | £175,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £83,000 | £180,000 | £142,500 |
| 2023 | £247,000 | £88,000 | £177,500 | £148,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £75,000 | £186,500 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £77,500 | £189,000 | £122,500 |
| 2026 | — | £58,075 | £200,000 | £143,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £136 | £103 | £106 | £93 |
| 2017 | £110 | £111 | £111 | £91 |
| 2018 | £172 | £124 | £114 | £102 |
| 2019 | £155 | £107 | £117 | £100 |
| 2020 | £147 | £117 | £118 | £103 |
| 2021 | £162 | £154 | £136 | £106 |
| 2022 | £164 | £126 | £149 | £131 |
| 2023 | £146 | £107 | £146 | £113 |
| 2024 | £232 | £114 | £146 | £107 |
| 2025 | £190 | £128 | £145 | £125 |
| 2026 | — | £81 | £174 | £125 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 1DD.
In the FY4 1DD 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 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polo Market | Back Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 1AD | Walking directions to Polo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Byron Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 91 Bond Street, Blackpool, FY4 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 257 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ET | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | P&S Convenience Stores | Cornwall Place, Blackpool, FY4 1HT | Walking directions to P&S Convenience Stores |
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 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Marie Mitchell
Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon James Cartmell
Waterloo - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 1DD records about 332 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 1DD in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to FY4 1DD, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good), South Shore Academy (Special Measures) and Thames Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 1DD is Blackpool South, about 231 m away.
FY4 1DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6 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 1DD is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Marie Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon James Cartmell (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.