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FY4 1QQ

Sandhills Avenue

Squires Gate

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Detailed insights for FY4 1QQ

Overview

Postcode FY4 1QQ is located in an urban city, within the Squires Gate ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the South Shore area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below 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 Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Highfield Road Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

South Shore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Shore has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Shore is £35,543 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from FY4 1QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

South Shore near FY4 1QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY4 1QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway)
0.3 mi

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
0.4 mi

Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY4 1QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHighfield Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Road Park
0.2 miHarrowside Solarium ParkSmallWalking directions to Harrowside Solarium Park
0.2 miThe Louie Horrocks Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
6,859.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.01(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.31(-40%)
Shoplifting
22.31(+286%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(-15%)
Other theft
6.46(-2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
96.13%
Irish
4
1.41%
Indian
3
1.06%
Chinese
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.79%
No qualifications
49
21.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.74%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.66%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
39.1%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.55%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Squires Gate

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £227K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Squires Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £327,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Squires Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£255,000£207
Semi-Detached42£187,625£172
Terraced15£127,800£128
Flats18£122,500£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Squires Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squires Gate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,000£70,000£140,000£115,000
2017£200,000£78,000£150,000£112,750
2018£175,000£80,000£151,250£105,000
2019£204,000£94,000£149,000£120,000
2020£200,000£112,000£160,000£116,000
2021£233,000£124,000£169,950£127,500
2022£237,500£105,000£195,000£122,000
2023£319,950£102,500£189,950£125,000
2024£282,500£90,000£171,250£127,000
2025£264,000£101,475£201,500£135,500
2026£325,000£190,000£131,400
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squires Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squires Gate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£108£134£109
2017£136£97£137£106
2018£158£119£138£103
2019£166£140£138£100
2020£162£166£153£128
2021£184£167£157£127
2022£202£141£183£120
2023£213£138£171£119
2024£203£145£165£129
2025£207£133£172£133
2026£240£176£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squires Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Squires Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 1QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 1QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 20257, Sandhills Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
24 Oct 20253, Sandhills Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,500
19 Sept 20256, Sandhills Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
30 May 202515, Sandhills Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
18 Mar 202510, Sandhills Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the FY4 1QQ postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 1QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRoseacre Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miAll-throughArmfield AcademyFree schools

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThames Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 1QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 1QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily71 Harrowside, Blackpool, FY4 1QHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miGo Local Extra513 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RFWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.3 miEssentials/Vape World19-23 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JDWalking directions to Essentials/Vape World
0.3 miTesco Express43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miShop Local11 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 1SNWalking directions to Shop Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,861
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for FY4 1QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Darren Mitchell

Squires Gate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Gerard John Sean Walsh

Squires Gate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardSquires GateE05015200
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ShoreE02002649
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 017AE01012726
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 1QQ

Is FY4 1QQ (South Shore) safe?

The area around FY4 1QQ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near FY4 1QQ?

The median sale price around FY4 1QQ in South Shore is £175,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 1QQ?

There are 5 schools close to FY4 1QQ, including Roseacre Primary Academy (Good), Armfield Academy (Good) and Thames Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY4 1QQ?

The closest station to FY4 1QQ is Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway), about 411 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY4 1QQ?

FY4 1QQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 1QQ (South Shore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 1QQ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carl Darren Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Gerard John Sean Walsh (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.