Postcode insights

FY4 4PZ

Shortridge Road

Hawes Side

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Detailed insights for FY4 4PZ

Overview

Postcode FY4 4PZ 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 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.1 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
129
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
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 7,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hawes Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawes Side near FY4 4PZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,384.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
91.91(+1490%)
Violence and sexual offences
69.12(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.12(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.91(+88%)
Public order
16.18(+60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
90.51%
Other White
10
3.39%
Indian
7
2.37%
Bangladeshi
4
1.36%
Roma
4
1.36%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.96%
No qualifications
50
21.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
19.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.43%
Owns outright
40
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
30.23%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

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 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026234, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
30 Oct 2025246, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
18 Mar 2025197, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4NGTerracedFreehold£60,000
13 Feb 2025242, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
18 Feb 20252, Burns Place, Blackpool, FY4 4XZSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt George's School A Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBaines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMarton Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool, FY4 4QHWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAsdaWelbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ESWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIcelandWelbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miVicarage Convience Store380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LPWalking directions to Vicarage Convience Store
0.3 miPremier386 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LPWalking directions to Premier

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 4PZ, 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 016AE01012685
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 4PZ

Is FY4 4PZ (Hawes Side) safe?

The area around FY4 4PZ records about 129 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 4PZ?

The median sale price around FY4 4PZ 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 4PZ?

There are 15 schools close to FY4 4PZ, including St George's School A Church of England Academy (Good), Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Marton Primary Academy and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around FY4 4PZ?

FY4 4PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,317 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 4PZ 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).

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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.