Postcode FY4 2DS is located in an urban city, within the Victoria area of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £32,775 per year. The median sale price in Victoria is £120,000 (around £123 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £89,000 and £139,988. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is George Bancroft Park.
Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,430 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria is £32,775 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from FY4 2DS.
Victoria near FY4 2DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| 0.5 mi | Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 0.6 mi | South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Bancroft Park | Large | Walking directions to George Bancroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £123 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,750 up to £243,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £135,975 | £131 |
| Detached | 5 | £130,000 | £147 |
| Terraced | 48 | £104,000 | £114 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,000 | £57,000 | £94,975 | £89,950 |
| 2017 | £125,000 | £59,950 | £100,000 | £76,500 |
| 2018 | £124,975 | £54,250 | £100,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £62,000 | £111,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | £62,000 | £95,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £137,000 | £56,500 | £120,000 | £94,950 |
| 2022 | £160,000 | £72,000 | £124,075 | £107,000 |
| 2023 | £170,000 | £63,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £130,000 | £64,000 | £130,000 | £103,000 |
| 2025 | £141,000 | £67,500 | £125,000 | £102,000 |
| 2026 | £164,500 | — | £131,500 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123 | £121 | £112 | £109 |
| 2017 | £107 | £95 | £101 | £89 |
| 2018 | £174 | £108 | £99 | £84 |
| 2019 | £127 | £90 | £111 | £85 |
| 2020 | £133 | £102 | £98 | £89 |
| 2021 | £127 | £89 | £123 | £107 |
| 2022 | £169 | £102 | £133 | £115 |
| 2023 | £129 | £136 | £125 | £118 |
| 2024 | £127 | £123 | £128 | £122 |
| 2025 | £210 | £178 | £132 | £114 |
| 2026 | £134 | — | £127 | £116 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 2DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 52, St Annes Court, Blackpool, FY4 2DS | Terraced | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 2, St Annes Court, Blackpool, FY4 2DS | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | Rear Of 18, St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AN | Other | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 31, Gladstone Street, Blackpool, FY4 2AL | Terraced | Freehold | £68,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 12, Gladstone Street, Blackpool, FY4 2AL | Terraced | Freehold | £84,000 |
In the FY4 2DS postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2017. | |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | South Shore Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
South Shore Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Waterloo Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
Waterloo Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY4 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | St Anne's Convenience Store | Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AS | Walking directions to St Anne's Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Carol's Corner Shop | Chislehurst Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2AN | Walking directions to Carol's Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Full Moon Stores | Blackpool, FY4 2AF | Walking directions to Full Moon Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Best One | Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AD | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Blackpool, FY4 2FA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY4 2DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fred Jackson
Victoria - Elected 4 May 2023
Pam Brookes
Victoria - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 2DS records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2DS in Victoria is £120,000 (about £123 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to FY4 2DS, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (Good), South Shore Academy (Inadequate) and Waterloo Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to FY4 2DS is Blackpool South, about 383 m away.
FY4 2DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,430 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 2DS is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fred Jackson (Labour Party) and Pam Brookes (Labour Party).