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FY4

BLACKPOOL

Lancashire, North West, England

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FY4 is the postcode district for BLACKPOOL, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £180,573
1yr change ▲ 1.0%
Crime 40% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£180,573

▲ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% below national avg

Crime Rate

113.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

306 Mbps

Property Prices in FY4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in FY4 is £180,573, which is 29% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in FY4 cost 37.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in FY4 have risen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £287,061 301
Semi-detached £164,039 910
Terraced £114,542 850
Flat £90,649 184
All types £180,573 2363

5-Year Price History

£161K £175K £188K £201K £215K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in FY4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 113.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, FY4 has a crime rate significantly 40% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
41.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
31.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in FY4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

FY4 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Spen Brook School Other Not inspected mi
Waterloo Primary Academy Primary Requires improvement mi
Hawes Side Academy Primary Good mi
Thames Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

2

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

144,191

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in FY4 are 306.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in FY4 is collected by Blackpool Council. The Band D rate is £2,149/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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FY4 — BLACKPOOL

Area Summary

FY4 (BLACKPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£180,573, 37% below national average), higher-than-average crime (40% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (306 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about FY4 BLACKPOOL

What is the average house price in FY4 BLACKPOOL?
The average house price in FY4 (BLACKPOOL) is £180,573, based on 2363 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.0% over the past year.
Is FY4 BLACKPOOL a safe area to live?
Crime in FY4 is above the national average (113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (31.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of FY4 BLACKPOOL?
The population of FY4 (BLACKPOOL) is approximately 144,191 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in FY4?
The average broadband download speed in FY4 is 306 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in FY4 BLACKPOOL?
There are 16 schools in or near FY4. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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FY3

BLACKPOOL

£151K

▲ 2.9% YoY

FY5

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS

£195K

▲ 5.1% YoY

FY6

POULTON-LE-FYLDE

£257K

▼ 3.6% YoY

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