Postcode FY4 4XL is located in an urban city, within the Hawes Side area 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 median sale price in Hawes Side is £125,000 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £150,000. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Crossland Road Park.
Hawes Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,803 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Hawes Side has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hawes Side is £35,198 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 4XL.
Hawes Side near FY4 4XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crossland Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Crossland Road Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Hawes Side area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £210,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £135,500 | £153 |
| Terraced | 39 | £114,000 | £138 |
| Flats | 3 | £62,500 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £210,000 | £62,500 | £135,000 | £114,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220 | £145 | £153 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 4XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 254, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 29, Halton Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 4LZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 29, Halton Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 4LZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £88,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 28, Halton Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 4LZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 8, Scott Mews, Blackpool, FY4 4YJ | Flats | Leasehold | £70,500 |
In the FY4 4XL postcode area, located within Hawes Side, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St George's School A Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY4 4XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vicarage Convience Store | 380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Vicarage Convience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 386 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool, FY4 4QH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ES | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY4 4XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kim Elizabeth Critchley
Hawes Side - Elected 4 May 2023
Neal Timothy Brookes
Hawes Side - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 other theft.
The median sale price around FY4 4XL in Hawes Side is £125,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 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 (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
FY4 4XL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).