Postcode insights

FY4 2AF

Waterloo Road

Bloomfield

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Detailed insights for FY4 2AF

Overview

Postcode FY4 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Bloomfield ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the South Promenade & Seasiders Way area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 295.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
295
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Promenade & Seasiders Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £27,513 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from FY4 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

South Promenade & Seasiders Way near FY4 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY4 2AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Blackpool South

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool South
0.4 mi

Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway)
0.5 mi

St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to St Chad's (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY4 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGeorge Bancroft ParkLargeWalking directions to George Bancroft Park
0.4 miWatson Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Watson Road Park
0.5 miRevoe ParkMediumWalking directions to Revoe Park

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
6,777.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
151.15(+305%)
Anti-social behaviour
113.22(+531%)
Other theft
31.61(+379%)
Public order
31.03(+206%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.71(+175%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
80.58%
Other White
18
7.44%
Pakistani
15
6.2%
Other Asian
10
4.13%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.5%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
49.54%
Owns outright
29
26.61%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.43%
Other social rented
4
3.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Bloomfield

Median price£85,000
Price per sq ft£91
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£68K – £124K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) in Bloomfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,250 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloomfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£290,000£126
Semi-Detached8£127,750£97
Terraced46£85,000£89
Flats7£64,000£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloomfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£45,000£130,000£73,750
2017£53,000£150,000£72,000
2018£76,000£119,500£73,250
2019£68,750£122,500£66,000
2020£40,000£123,500£76,000
2021£61,500£129,950£76,500
2022£61,250£107,000£86,750
2023£40,000£129,500£84,225
2024£52,500£130,000£74,000
2025£59,000£135,250£85,000
2026£64,000£125,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£138£74
2017£75£131£70
2018£166£113£76
2019£92£84£64
2020£88£90£71
2021£94£88£77
2022£97£99£91
2023£107£105£78
2024£85£101£74
2025£93£136£83
2026£205£92£81
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloomfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025146, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AFTerracedFreehold£68,000
28 Feb 2025146, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AFTerracedFreehold£55,000
30 Sept 202519, Westbourne Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6JATerracedFreehold£125,000
07 Jan 202668, Saville Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
30 May 202598, Saville Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the FY4 2AF postcode area, located within South Promenade & Seasiders Way, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondarySouth Shore AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryBlackpool Gateway AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFull Moon StoresBlackpool, FY4 2AFWalking directions to Full Moon Stores
0.1 miFarmfoodsBlackpool, FY4 2FAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miCarol's Corner ShopChislehurst Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2ANWalking directions to Carol's Corner Shop
0.2 miSt Anne's Convenience StoreSaint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2ASWalking directions to St Anne's Convenience Store
0.2 miBest OneWaterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3ADWalking directions to Best One

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 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim Hobson

Bloomfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mel Fenlon

Bloomfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardBloomfieldE05015188
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Promenade & Seasiders WayE02002645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 013CE01012674
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 2AF

Is FY4 2AF (South Promenade & Seasiders Way) safe?

The area around FY4 2AF records about 295 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.

What is the average house price near FY4 2AF?

The median sale price around FY4 2AF in South Promenade & Seasiders Way is £85,000 (about £91 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 2AF?

There are 14 schools close to FY4 2AF, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good), South Shore Academy (Special Measures) and Blackpool Gateway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY4 2AF?

The closest station to FY4 2AF is Blackpool South, about 250 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY4 2AF?

FY4 2AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 2AF (South Promenade & Seasiders Way) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 2AF is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jim Hobson (Labour Party) and Mel Fenlon (Labour Party).

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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.