Postcode FY4 1SW 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 205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Harrowside Solarium 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 205.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 road, approximately 315 ft away from FY4 1SW.
South Shore near FY4 1SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.1 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.3 mi | Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harrowside Solarium Park | Small | Walking directions to Harrowside Solarium Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields |
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 1SW.
In the FY4 1SW postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 71 Harrowside, Blackpool, FY4 1QH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local Extra | 513 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Bee One | 451 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JE | Walking directions to Bee One |
| 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 1SW, 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 1SW records about 206 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 1SW in South Shore is £162,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to FY4 1SW, including Armfield Academy (Good), Thames Primary Academy (Good) and Roseacre Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 1SW is Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway), about 181 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.
FY4 1SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,365 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 1SW 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.