Postcode FY4 2JT 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 high crime levels, with around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 Blackpool Pleasure Beach, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Highfield 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 high crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 2JT.
South Shore near FY4 2JT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.6 mi | Squires Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Squires Gate |
| 0.6 mi | Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Harrow Place (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Squires Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £327,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £255,000 | £207 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £187,625 | £172 |
| Terraced | 15 | £127,800 | £128 |
| Flats | 18 | £122,500 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,000 | £70,000 | £140,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £112,750 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £80,000 | £151,250 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £204,000 | £94,000 | £149,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £112,000 | £160,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £233,000 | £124,000 | £169,950 | £127,500 |
| 2022 | £237,500 | £105,000 | £195,000 | £122,000 |
| 2023 | £319,950 | £102,500 | £189,950 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £90,000 | £171,250 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £264,000 | £101,475 | £201,500 | £135,500 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £190,000 | £131,400 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £108 | £134 | £109 |
| 2017 | £136 | £97 | £137 | £106 |
| 2018 | £158 | £119 | £138 | £103 |
| 2019 | £166 | £140 | £138 | £100 |
| 2020 | £162 | £166 | £153 | £128 |
| 2021 | £184 | £167 | £157 | £127 |
| 2022 | £202 | £141 | £183 | £120 |
| 2023 | £213 | £138 | £171 | £119 |
| 2024 | £203 | £145 | £165 | £129 |
| 2025 | £207 | £133 | £172 | £133 |
| 2026 | £240 | — | £176 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 2JT.
In the FY4 2JT postcode area, located within South Shore, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 2JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Essentials/Vape World | 19-23 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JD | Walking directions to Essentials/Vape World |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 513 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1RF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Convience Store | 146 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HH | Walking directions to Highfield Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 71 Harrowside, Blackpool, FY4 1QH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Darren Mitchell
Squires Gate - Elected 4 May 2023
Gerard John Sean Walsh
Squires Gate - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 2JT records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JT in South Shore is £175,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to FY4 2JT, including Roseacre Primary Academy (Good), Armfield Academy (Good) and Thames Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 2JT is Blackpool Pleasure Beach, about 747 m away.
FY4 2JT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,584 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 2JT is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carl Darren Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Gerard John Sean Walsh (Conservative and Unionist 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.