Postcode insights

FY4 4BW

Waterloo Road

Hawes Side

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Detailed insights for FY4 4BW

Overview

Postcode FY4 4BW 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 114.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Crossland Road Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hawes Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hawes Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from FY4 4BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawes Side near FY4 4BW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY4 4BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blackpool South

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY4 4BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCrossland Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Crossland Road Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
8,328.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.92(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.46(+92%)
Public order
10.49(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
90.44%
Other White
12
4.41%
Other Asian
5
1.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.47%
Indian
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
26.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
23.15%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.35%
No qualifications
25
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.75%
Owns outright
29
24.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 4BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025434, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 4BLOtherFreehold£270,000
01 Dec 20254A, South Lawn, Blackpool, FY4 4BNFlatsLeasehold£85,000
06 Feb 20253E, South Lawn, Blackpool, FY4 4BNFlatsLeasehold£80,000
10 Dec 20252, Whittam Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4BUTerracedFreehold£165,000
31 Mar 202516, Whittam Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4BUTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the FY4 4BW postcode area, located within Hawes Side, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 4BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBaines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 4BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 4BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSmiley's One Stop Shop443-449 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 4BWWalking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop
0.1 miAldiOxford Square, Blackpool, FY4 4DPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPop-in Convenience Store67-69 Newhouse Road, Blackpool, FY4 4JLWalking directions to Pop-in Convenience Store
0.3 miIcelandWelbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco ExpressWhitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4BW, 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 016BE01012694
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 4BW

Is FY4 4BW (Hawes Side) safe?

The area around FY4 4BW records about 115 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 4BW?

The median sale price around FY4 4BW 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 4BW?

There are 16 schools close to FY4 4BW, including St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Waterloo Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY4 4BW?

The closest station to FY4 4BW is Blackpool South, about 1,370 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY4 4BW?

FY4 4BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 4BW (Hawes Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 4BW 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.