Postcode insights

FY4 3HB

Renwick Avenue

Hawes Side

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Detailed insights for FY4 3HB

Overview

Postcode FY4 3HB is located in an urban city, within the Hawes Side ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Hawes Side area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawes Side is £35,198 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Watson Road Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Hawes Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hawes Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.3%

Approximately 42.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hawes Side is £35,198 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 3HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawes Side near FY4 3HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY4 3HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Blackpool South

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool South
0.9 mi

South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)
0.9 mi

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY4 3HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWatson Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Watson Road Park
0.4 miCrossland Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Crossland Road Park

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
8,502.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.62(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.62(+85%)
Other crime
5.54(+123%)
Other theft
5.54(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
88.64%
Other White
32
9.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Other
3
0.85%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
31.6%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
38.46%
Owns outright
26
20%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Hawes Side

Median price£124,975
Price per sq ft£138
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£99K – £143K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £124,975 (about £138 per square foot) in Hawes Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawes Side over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached35£142,000£163
Terraced39£112,000£128
Flats2£66,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hawes Side

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawes Side.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£106,000£89,000
2017£140,000£56,000£111,000£84,000
2018£150,000£50,250£106,750£85,000
2019£167,475£40,000£105,000£77,750
2020£180,000£53,500£100,000£84,500
2021£147,500£57,250£125,000£90,000
2022£180,000£69,950£130,000£103,000
2023£215,000£65,000£131,000£109,000
2024£158,750£73,500£130,500£100,000
2025£168,500£62,000£131,000£107,500
2026£66,500£132,500£128,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawes Side.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawes Side.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£121£106
2017£120£111£137£103
2018£142£106£122£102
2019£183£69£113£99
2020£124£120£123£102
2021£135£114£145£110
2022£149£102£153£130
2023£207£155£148£122
2024£141£120£175£123
2025£137£93£154£128
2026£159£162£118
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawes Side.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hawes Side in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 3HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 3HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026136, Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 3EEOtherFreehold£170,000
05 Mar 20254, Watson Mews, Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 3EETerracedFreehold£100,000
05 Mar 20256, Watson Mews, Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 3EETerracedFreehold£111,000
14 Mar 202550, Loftos Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£103,000
24 Oct 20253, Sowerby Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3EHTerracedFreehold£57,000

Schools

In the FY4 3HB postcode area, located within Hawes Side, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 3HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySouth Shore AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimaryHawes Side AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 3HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 3HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express96 Marton Drive, Blackpool, FY4 3EUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPricewise199 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4AAWalking directions to Pricewise
0.3 miOne Stop77-81 Daggers Hall Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4AXWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miArnold's Convience StoreBlackpool, FY4 4ANWalking directions to Arnold's Convience Store
0.4 miSt Anne's Convenience StoreSaint Anne's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2ASWalking directions to St Anne's Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,861
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for FY4 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kim Elizabeth Critchley

Hawes Side - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neal Timothy Brookes

Hawes Side - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardHawes SideE05015193
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hawes SideE02002648
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 016EE01012698
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 3HB

Is FY4 3HB (Hawes Side) safe?

The area around FY4 3HB records about 99 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near FY4 3HB?

The median sale price around FY4 3HB in Hawes Side is £124,975 (about £138 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 3HB?

There are 17 schools close to FY4 3HB, including South Shore Academy (Special Measures), Hawes Side Academy (Good) and Waterloo Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY4 3HB?

The closest station to FY4 3HB is Blackpool South, about 1,017 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY4 3HB?

FY4 3HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 3HB (Hawes Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 3HB is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kim Elizabeth Critchley (Labour Party) and Neal Timothy Brookes (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.