Postcode insights

FY4 4XL

Vicarage Lane

Hawes Side

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Detailed insights for FY4 4XL

Overview

Postcode FY4 4XL 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 average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 1.2 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
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 5,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hawes Side has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hawes Side near FY4 4XL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,253.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.92(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.02(+28%)
Other theft
8.73(+32%)
Shoplifting
7.94(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
92.41%
African
6
2.07%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.38%
Roma
3
1.03%
Other White
3
1.03%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
46.34%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

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 4XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202529, Halton Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 4LZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£88,000
29 Aug 202528, Halton Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 4LZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
02 Apr 20268, Scott Mews, Blackpool, FY4 4YJFlatsLeasehold£70,500
22 Aug 20257, Braith Close, Blackpool, FY4 4YESemi-DetachedLeasehold£127,500
26 Feb 202522, Holbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 4XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarton Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBaines' Endowed Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 4XL

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

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 4XL, 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 016DE01012697
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2010-02-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 4XL

Is FY4 4XL (Hawes Side) safe?

The area around FY4 4XL records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4XL?

The median sale price around FY4 4XL 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 4XL?

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

How deprived is the area around FY4 4XL?

FY4 4XL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,592 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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