Postcode insights

FY4 4PW

Whalley Lane

Clifton

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Detailed insights for FY4 4PW

Overview

Postcode FY4 4PW is located in an urban city, within the Clifton ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Common Edge area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Common Edge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Common Edge has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 4PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Common Edge near FY4 4PW 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
436
Population density
1,026.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.1(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.84(+38%)
Other theft
7.34(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.95(-56%)
Shoplifting
2.82(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
399
90.89%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
4.33%
Other Asian
5
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.91%
Other White
4
0.91%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
22.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
22.62%
Level 3 (A level)
71
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
40.4%
Owns with a mortgage
69
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
12.63%
Other forms of private rent
13
6.57%
Social rents from council
5
2.53%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Clifton

Median price£121,750
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£102K – £152K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £121,750 (about £166 per square foot) in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £247,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£242,750£210
Semi-Detached33£145,000£187
Terraced32£111,500£142
Flats3£95,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clifton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131,000£98,975£82,000
2017£180,000£47,000£120,000£87,000
2018£161,750£95,000£107,000£83,125
2019£179,500£71,750£119,000£84,000
2020£195,000£39,950£130,000£87,500
2021£225,000£81,000£134,975£100,000
2022£230,000£89,000£149,000£110,000
2023£247,500£44,000£138,500£100,000
2024£222,500£77,700£129,950£107,000
2025£242,750£107,500£142,500£107,500
2026£143,750£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£126£100
2017£138£94£139£106
2018£142£138£146£113
2019£166£113£160£91
2020£175£61£156£132
2021£206£146£175£127
2022£210£140£202£146
2023£201£77£172£138
2024£206£120£172£136
2025£210£137£186£127
2026£193£136
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clifton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202526, Eastbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5BSTerracedFreehold£126,000
17 Jul 202549, Southbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5BUTerracedFreehold£97,500
03 Jul 202543, Southbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5BUTerracedFreehold£92,500
06 Mar 202623, Westbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5BTTerracedFreehold£65,000
02 Mar 202616, Westbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5BTTerracedFreehold£66,000

Schools

In the FY4 4PW postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 4PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMarton Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt George's School A Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableLotus SchoolFree schools special

Special Measures

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 4PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 4PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier386 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LPWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miVicarage Convience Store380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LPWalking directions to Vicarage Convience Store
0.4 miAsda160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool, FY4 4QHWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miBooker Cash and CarryArkwright Court, Blackpool, FY4 5ESWalking directions to Booker Cash and Carry

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 4PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alistair James Duncan Humphreys

Clifton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paula Ruth Burdess

Clifton - 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
WardCliftonE05015191
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Common EdgeE02002650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 018EE01012732
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 4PW

Is FY4 4PW (Common Edge) safe?

The area around FY4 4PW records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near FY4 4PW?

The median sale price around FY4 4PW in Common Edge is £121,750 (about £166 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 4PW?

There are 10 schools close to FY4 4PW, including Marton Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), St George's School A Church of England Academy (Good) and Lotus School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around FY4 4PW?

FY4 4PW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 4PW (Common Edge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 4PW is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alistair James Duncan Humphreys (Labour Party) and Paula Ruth Burdess (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.