When did 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG last change hands?

5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG last sold for £76,000 in February 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and February 2003, 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG rose from £44,500 to £76,000, a change of £31,500. That works out to roughly +12.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG?

5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG in?

5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY4 postcode district.

Is 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (95% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG?

The closest primary school to 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG is Thames Primary Academy (50m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Armfield Academy (323m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Watson Road, FY4 1EG is Watson Road, 170m away. The nearest tram option is Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway), 427m away.

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5 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EG

Bedroom

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 5 Watson Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Watson Road is a one-bedroom property in Blackpool (FY4 1EG). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

It hasn't traded since February 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.1% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Watson Road has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Last sold (2003)

£76,000

Growth on file: 12.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2003Most recent
£76,000
+70.8%over 4 years
18 June 1998
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY4 1EG: £262,000 (2025–2023).

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Blackpool district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Watson Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Thames Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY4 1EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY4 1EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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