Postcode insights

FY4 5LB

Cropper Road

Wrea Green with Westby

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Detailed insights for FY4 5LB

Overview

Postcode FY4 5LB is located in an urban city, within the Wrea Green with Westby ward of Fylde in the North West region, and forms part of the Elswick, Singleton & Weeton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elswick, Singleton & Weeton is £50,717 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool South, about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Elswick, Singleton & Weeton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Elswick, Singleton & Weeton has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Elswick, Singleton & Weeton is £50,717 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Elswick, Singleton & Weeton near FY4 5LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackpool South located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
547
Population density
453 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
30(-20%)
Shoplifting
6.5(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6(-33%)
Vehicle crime
5.5(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
506
92.84%
Other White
12
2.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
0.92%
Indian
4
0.73%
African
4
0.73%
Total population: 545

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
40.93%
Level 3 (A level)
91
22.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
13.48%
No qualifications
42
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
152
67.86%
Owns outright
50
22.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
5.36%
Other social rented
6
2.68%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.34%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Wrea Green with Westby

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £425K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Wrea Green with Westby area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrea Green with Westby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£397,475£249
Semi-Detached13£302,500£266
Terraced7£154,000£238
Flats1£112,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrea Green with Westby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrea Green with Westby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379,950£205,995£303,248
2017£305,975£84,950£199,995£149,950
2018£374,000£90,000£197,500£135,000
2019£324,995£395,000£192,475£150,000
2020£327,500£202,000£217,500£153,475
2021£322,000£275,950£158,000
2022£422,495£75,000£265,000£180,000
2023£509,995£103,500£272,000£161,250
2024£452,000£131,250£273,500£185,000
2025£368,000£112,000£302,500£168,000
2026£429,950£264,750£159,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrea Green with Westby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrea Green with Westby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£170£212
2017£213£175£176£197
2018£237£152£181£201
2019£214£237£210£204
2020£214£284£185£176
2021£227£225£216
2022£279£162£283£191
2023£292£202£265£227
2024£298£188£287£240
2025£261£160£269£230
2026£274£258£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrea Green with Westby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrea Green with Westby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY4 5LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 2025The Garden Place, Cropper Road, Blackpool, FY4 5LBOtherFreehold£975,000
21 Nov 202529, Lea Green Drive, Blackpool, FY4 5FXTerracedFreehold£151,000
30 Sept 202551, Lea Green Drive, Blackpool, FY4 5FXTerracedFreehold£154,000
08 Aug 202554, Lea Green Drive, Blackpool, FY4 5FXSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
08 Jul 202512, Lea Green Drive, Blackpool, FY4 5FXDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the FY4 5LB postcode area, located within Elswick, Singleton & Weeton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY4 5LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryMereside Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableLotus SchoolFree schools special

Special Measures

0.9 miNot applicableLotus SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY4 5LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY4 5LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCaravan Park ShopOld House Lane, Fylde, FY4 5LBWalking directions to Caravan Park Shop
0.5 miBooker Cash and CarryArkwright Court, Blackpool, FY4 5ESWalking directions to Booker Cash and Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fylde district (2025-26).

Band A£1,592
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,388
Band E£2,918
Band F£3,449
Band G£3,980
Band H£4,776

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

Local councillors

Frank Roland Andrews

Wrea Green with Westby - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John Kirkham

Wrea Green with Westby - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Snowden

Fylde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictFyldeE07000119
Parliamentary ConstituencyFyldeE14001242
ParishWestby-with-PlumptonsE04013482
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elswick, Singleton & WeetonE02005203
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fylde 001EE01025031
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY4 5LB

Is FY4 5LB (Elswick, Singleton & Weeton) safe?

The area around FY4 5LB records about 56 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near FY4 5LB?

The median sale price around FY4 5LB in Elswick, Singleton & Weeton is £315,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY4 5LB?

There are 4 schools close to FY4 5LB, including Mereside Primary Academy (Good), Lotus School (Special Measures) and Lotus School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around FY4 5LB?

FY4 5LB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY4 5LB (Elswick, Singleton & Weeton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fylde covering FY4 5LB is Andrew Snowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Frank Roland Andrews (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John Kirkham (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.