Living in FY1, Blackpool
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around FY1 in Blackpool. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Blackpool: £134,923, up 7.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around FY1
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central FY1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £100,000 and a range from £31,000 to £1,300,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 RAIKES PARADE, FY1 4EY | terraced | £173,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 12 LINCOLN ROAD, FY1 4HB | semi-detached | £112,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| FLAT 22 COURTFIELDS, 121 HORNBY ROAD, FY1 4QH | flat-maisonette | £60,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 84 TOPPING STREET, FY1 3AD | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| FLAT 20 COURTFIELDS, 121 HORNBY ROAD, FY1 4QH | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 30 REGENT ROAD, FY1 4LY | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-01-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
45 schools within 3 miles , of which 58% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Armfield Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
26 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: BFC School, Lancashire Alternative Provision, Tower Learning Centre Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near FY1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 18.6% |
| Professional occupations | 14.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.3% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1245 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central FY1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Blackpool's figures.
Common questions about FY1
What is the average house price in FY1?
The average sold price in Blackpool is £134,923 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in FY1?
Prices in Blackpool are up 7.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in FY1?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central FY1 in the last 2 years is £100,000, ranging from £31,000 to £1,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in FY1?
45 schools sit within 3 miles of central FY1, and 58% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in FY1?
1245 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central FY1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is FY1 at risk of flooding?
Central FY1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is FY1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 58% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £100,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1245 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is FY1 safe?
1245 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central FY1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? FY1 or FY3, FY1 or FY4, FY1 or FY2.
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