Area Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the FY4 postcode area.

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Population

44,497

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,144 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

FY4 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £153k. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

home £153,487 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY4 is a postcode district in Blackpool, North West, covering 1107 active and 332 retired postcodes.

The largest share of FY4 (16%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes FY4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in FY4 are around £153k, down 6.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across FY4 at 485 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full FY4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7560
Anti-social behaviour6050
Criminal damage and arson1482
Shoplifting1417
Other theft1272

school Local Schools

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Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils
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Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils
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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils
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St George's School A Church of England Academy

Good995 pupils
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

81 nearby
  • Alderley Hotel
  • Alfie's Hotel
  • Barton Hotel
  • Berkswell Hotel
  • Beverley Dean
  • + 76 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Lateo
  • Clarence Hotel
  • Dutton Arms
  • Farmers Arms
  • Halfway House
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Northwest Division HQ Police Canteen
  • Blackpool East M55 Jct4 Premier Inn
  • Costa Coffee
  • Nom Nom
  • Lido Royal Cafe
  • + 91 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Food Warehouse
  • Morrisons Supermarket Limited
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • ASDA
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • 333
  • Abbey Road Chinese Take-Away
  • Acregate Chippy
  • Adam's Pizza House
  • Al Capones
  • + 80 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Esso
  • McColls
  • The Range
  • Vicarage Mini Market
  • + 57 more