Postcode FY4 3RW is located in an urban city, within the Stanley area of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Common Edge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year. The median sale price in Stanley is £196,250 (around £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,750 and £267,750. The nearest station is Squires Gate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Common Edge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Common Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from FY4 3RW.
Common Edge near FY4 3RW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 (about £212 per square foot) in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £272,500 | £231 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £185,000 | £212 |
| Terraced | 12 | £116,500 | £156 |
| Flats | 7 | £87,000 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,245 | £85,000 | £151,250 | £72,975 |
| 2017 | £219,995 | £76,250 | £146,000 | £94,500 |
| 2018 | £251,495 | £90,000 | £145,000 | £117,000 |
| 2019 | £238,995 | £73,000 | £140,000 | £100,500 |
| 2020 | £232,748 | £83,500 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £269,750 | £78,750 | £157,475 | £114,500 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £96,500 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £263,500 | £91,475 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £87,500 | £185,000 | £96,000 |
| 2025 | £272,000 | £99,500 | £180,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £266,000 | £87,000 | £171,250 | £98,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £125 | £173 | £113 |
| 2017 | £181 | £138 | £162 | £117 |
| 2018 | £191 | £131 | £181 | £124 |
| 2019 | £195 | £116 | £182 | £125 |
| 2020 | £192 | £162 | £165 | £141 |
| 2021 | £210 | £149 | £196 | £139 |
| 2022 | £227 | £206 | £200 | £151 |
| 2023 | £251 | £196 | £186 | £174 |
| 2024 | £245 | £163 | £204 | £151 |
| 2025 | £255 | £156 | £217 | £149 |
| 2026 | £220 | £154 | £212 | £141 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 3RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 5, Dugdale Court, Blackpool, FY4 3RW | Detached | Freehold | £176,500 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 21, Belverdale Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 5NA | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 3, Willow Brooke Court, Blackpool, FY4 5QJ | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 39, Bramley Close, Blackpool, FY4 5FP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £171,250 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 45, Bramley Close, Blackpool, FY4 5FP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the FY4 3RW postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2012. | |
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Nov 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Highfield Leadership Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
Highfield Leadership Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY4 3RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Daily Savers Local | 17-19 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AX | Walking directions to Daily Savers Local |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY4 3RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Baker
Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jason Roberts
Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 3RW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around FY4 3RW in Stanley is £196,250 (about £212 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to FY4 3RW, including Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool (Good), Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Highfield Leadership Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
FY4 3RW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,017 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 3RW is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Baker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jason Roberts (Conservative and Unionist Party).