Postcode FY4 1JW 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. 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 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 1.0% 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 1JW.
South Shore near FY4 1JW 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.3 mi | Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.4 mi | Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.4 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 £163,000 in Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 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 | 6 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £189,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £121,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterloo
In the FY4 1JW postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 1JW
| 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 | Go Local Extra | 513 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Essentials/Vape World | 19-23 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Essentials/Vape World |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1JW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.