Postcode FY4 2JL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Shore is £35,900 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Watson Road Park.
South Shore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
South Shore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Shore is £35,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 2JL.
South Shore near FY4 2JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Highfield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Squires Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £274,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £143,000 |
10 year median price trend in Squires Gate
In the FY4 2JL postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Convience Store | 146 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Walking directions to Highfield Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bee One | 451 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JE | Walking directions to Bee One |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 71 Harrowside, Blackpool, FY4 1QH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Smiley's One Stop Shop | Coniston Road, Blackpool, FY4 2DD | Walking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.