Postcode FY4 1HW is located in an urban city, within the Waterloo ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the South Shore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shore is £35,543 per year. The nearest station is Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Watson Road Park.
South Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
South Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Shore is £35,543 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from FY4 1HW.
South Shore near FY4 1HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.2 mi | South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.1 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 1HW.
In the FY4 1HW postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Shore Convenience Store | 495-497 Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1BA | Walking directions to South Shore Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | P&S Convenience Stores | Cornwall Place, Blackpool, FY4 1HT | Walking directions to P&S Convenience Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 91 Bond Street, Blackpool, FY4 1EX | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Yeadon Way, Blackpool, FY1 6BF | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Smiley's One Stop Shop | Coniston Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DD | Walking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop |
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 1HW, 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 1HW records about 131 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 FY4 1HW in South Shore is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to FY4 1HW, including Thames Primary Academy (Good), Armfield Academy (Good) and South Shore Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 1HW is Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway), about 269 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY4 1HW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 395 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 1HW 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.