Postcode FY4 2QN 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Squires Gate is £37,619 per year. The nearest station is Squires Gate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Highfield Road Park.
Squires Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Squires Gate has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 2QN.
Squires Gate near FY4 2QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Squires Gate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Squires Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Squires Gate |
| 0.9 mi | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 0.9 mi | Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Road Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £151,250 (about £162 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £223,000 | £141 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £167,500 | £180 |
| Terraced | 47 | £125,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £70,500 | £125,000 | £93,700 |
| 2017 | £166,000 | £63,000 | £124,500 | £94,000 |
| 2018 | £147,000 | £65,000 | £124,000 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £192,000 | £78,250 | £129,950 | £98,750 |
| 2020 | £156,000 | £38,500 | £125,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £272,500 | £69,000 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £80,000 | £160,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £170,000 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £122,250 |
| 2024 | £183,500 | £60,000 | £165,000 | £112,000 |
| 2025 | £214,500 | £84,500 | £166,750 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | £120,000 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £131 | £130 | £107 |
| 2017 | £157 | £102 | £138 | £118 |
| 2018 | £168 | £128 | £134 | £109 |
| 2019 | £132 | £107 | £144 | £110 |
| 2020 | £148 | £78 | £142 | £116 |
| 2021 | £206 | £123 | £158 | £130 |
| 2022 | £202 | £133 | £174 | £142 |
| 2023 | £181 | £121 | £166 | £132 |
| 2024 | £188 | £171 | £173 | £134 |
| 2025 | £177 | £135 | £176 | £148 |
| 2026 | — | £169 | £195 | £145 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 2QN.
In the FY4 2QN postcode area, located within Squires Gate, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 2QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 455 Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2QL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | 457-459 Saint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2QL | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 2AY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bradley Curtis Mitchell
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Hunter
Highfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 2QN records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2QN in Squires Gate is £151,250 (about £162 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to FY4 2QN, including Roseacre Primary Academy (Good), Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool and Highfield Leadership Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY4 2QN is Squires Gate, about 1,212 m away.
FY4 2QN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,990 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 2QN is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bradley Curtis Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Hunter (Labour 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.