Postcode FY4 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Highfield ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Squires Gate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Squires Gate is £37,619 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Watson Road Park.
Squires Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Squires Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Squires Gate is £37,619 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 2HS.
Squires Gate near FY4 2HS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.9 mi | Squires Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Squires Gate |
| 0.9 mi | Blackpool South | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Watson Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Watson Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £214,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £57,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highfield
In the FY4 2HS postcode area, located within Squires Gate, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highfield Convience Store | 146 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Walking directions to Highfield Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 455 Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2QL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | 457-459 Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2QL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.5 mi | Smiley's One Stop Shop | Coniston Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DD | Walking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.