Postcode FY4 5HU 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Common Edge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Common Edge has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from FY4 5HU.
Common Edge near FY4 5HU 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 1.8 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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5HU.
In the FY4 5HU postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Caravan Park Shop | Old House Lane, Fylde, FY4 5LB | Walking directions to Caravan Park Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Booker Cash and Carry | Arkwright Court, Blackpool, FY4 5ES | Walking directions to Booker Cash and Carry |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 386 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Vicarage Convience Store | 380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LP | Walking directions to Vicarage Convience 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 5HU, 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 5HU records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5HU in Common Edge is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to FY4 5HU, including Marton Primary Academy and Nursery (Good), St George's School A Church of England Academy (Good) and Mereside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
FY4 5HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,447 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 5HU 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.