Postcode FY4 1JU 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 214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Shore is £35,543 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Watson Road Park.
South Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
South Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 1JU.
South Shore near FY4 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.7 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.8 mi | Squires Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Squires Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Harrowside Solarium Park | Small | Walking directions to Harrowside Solarium Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £181,050 |
| Terraced | 20 | £124,500 |
10 year median price trend in Waterloo
In the FY4 1JU postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bee One | 451 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JE | Walking directions to Bee One |
| 0.3 mi | Smiley's One Stop Shop | Coniston Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DD | Walking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 71 Harrowside, Blackpool, FY4 1QH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Convience Store | 146 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Walking directions to Highfield Convience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.