Postcode insights

FY4 5HZ

Midgeland Road

Stanley

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Detailed insights for FY4 5HZ

Overview

Postcode FY4 5HZ 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 Squires Gate, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Common Edge has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Common Edge is £39,316 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY4 5HZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Common Edge near FY4 5HZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Squires Gate located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
490 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.22(+24%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.71(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-48%)
Vehicle crime
2.58(-57%)
Other theft
2.07(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
89.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
3.07%
Indian
7
1.65%
Irish
5
1.18%
Other Asian
4
0.95%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
23.06%
No qualifications
81
22.5%
Level 3 (A level)
75
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.72%
Apprenticeship
34
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
43.29%
Owns outright
67
40.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.44%
Other social rented
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Stanley

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £265K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£274,000£230
Semi-Detached27£182,000£215
Terraced17£104,000£149
Flats5£87,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025285, Midgeland Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JADetachedFreehold£331,000
15 May 2025193, School Road, Blackpool, FY4 5ELTerracedFreehold£147,000
08 Apr 2025Green Acres, School Road, Blackpool, FY4 5ELDetachedFreehold£480,000
12 Sept 2025Holly Cottage, New Hall Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 5HYDetachedFreehold£312,500
04 Aug 2025Bentwood Cottage, Jubilee Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5ERDetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the FY4 5HZ postcode area, located within Common Edge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 5HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBlackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryOur Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, BlackpoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryMarton Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Baker

Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jason Roberts

Stanley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardStanleyE05015201
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Common EdgeE02002650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 018CE01012730
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 5HZ

Is FY4 5HZ (Common Edge) safe?

The area around FY4 5HZ 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.

What is the average house price near FY4 5HZ?

The median sale price around FY4 5HZ in Common Edge is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 5HZ?

There are 4 schools close to FY4 5HZ, including Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool and Marton Primary Academy and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around FY4 5HZ?

FY4 5HZ 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).

Who represents FY4 5HZ (Common Edge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY4 5HZ 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).

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.