Postcode insights

FY4 4EU

Colwyn Avenue

Hawes Side

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Detailed insights for FY4 4EU

Overview

Postcode FY4 4EU 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 high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Crossland Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Hawes Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hawes Side has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 4EU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for FY4 4EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Blackpool South

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool South

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
8,704.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.92(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.09(+29%)
Vehicle crime
7.26(+21%)
Other theft
6.6(0%)
Shoplifting
5.28(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
96.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.04%
Irish
3
1.04%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
24.14%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.97%
No qualifications
40
17.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
35.54%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
28.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 4EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202612, Penrose Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DHTerracedFreehold£158,000
10 Dec 202518, Penrose Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DHTerracedFreehold£129,950
30 Apr 202523, Penrose Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DHTerracedFreehold£151,000
02 Jun 20252C, Vicarage Mews, Blackpool, FY4 4EGOtherFreehold£745,000
22 Aug 202519, Ryson Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£131,000

Schools

In the FY4 4EU postcode area, located within Hawes Side, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 4EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBaines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 4EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 4EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandWelbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miAsdaWelbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ESWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miPop-in Convenience Store67-69 Newhouse Road, Blackpool, FY4 4JLWalking directions to Pop-in Convenience Store
0.2 miAldiOxford Square, Blackpool, FY4 4DPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSmiley's One Stop Shop443-449 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 4BWWalking directions to Smiley's One Stop Shop

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 4EU, 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 016CE01012696
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 4EU

Is FY4 4EU (Hawes Side) safe?

The area around FY4 4EU records about 73 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.

What is the average house price near FY4 4EU?

The median sale price around FY4 4EU 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 4EU?

There are 18 schools close to FY4 4EU, including Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy (Good), St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool and Waterloo Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY4 4EU?

The closest station to FY4 4EU is Blackpool South, about 1,562 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY4 4EU?

FY4 4EU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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