Postcode FY4 5BZ is located in an urban city, within the Stanley 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Common Edge has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 5BZ.
Common Edge near FY4 5BZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £274,000 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £182,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 17 | £104,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 5 | £87,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,245 | £85,000 | £151,250 | £72,975 |
| 2017 | £219,995 | £76,250 | £146,000 | £94,500 |
| 2018 | £251,495 | £90,000 | £145,000 | £117,000 |
| 2019 | £238,995 | £73,000 | £140,000 | £100,500 |
| 2020 | £232,748 | £83,500 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £269,750 | £78,750 | £157,475 | £114,500 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £96,500 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £263,500 | £91,475 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £87,500 | £185,000 | £96,000 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £99,500 | £181,000 | £105,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £79,250 | £179,000 | £74,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £125 | £173 | £113 |
| 2017 | £181 | £138 | £162 | £117 |
| 2018 | £191 | £131 | £181 | £124 |
| 2019 | £195 | £116 | £182 | £125 |
| 2020 | £192 | £162 | £165 | £141 |
| 2021 | £210 | £149 | £196 | £139 |
| 2022 | £227 | £206 | £200 | £151 |
| 2023 | £251 | £196 | £186 | £174 |
| 2024 | £245 | £163 | £204 | £151 |
| 2025 | £240 | £156 | £218 | £149 |
| 2026 | £195 | £156 | £215 | £104 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5BZ.
In the FY4 5BZ postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 5BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 386 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Vicarage Convience Store | 380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Vicarage Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Highfield Gardens, Blackpool, FY4 5AP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool, FY4 4QH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | My Store | 2-4 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AU | Walking directions to My Store |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY4 5BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Baker
Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jason Roberts
Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY4 5BZ 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.
The median sale price around FY4 5BZ in Common Edge is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to FY4 5BZ, including Marton Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), St George's School A Church of England Academy (Good) and Highfield Leadership Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
FY4 5BZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 5BZ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Baker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jason Roberts (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.