Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY1 1DW.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 25,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY1 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

At 85% private renter occupancy, FY1 1DW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY1 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.3km from Queenstown in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Talbot ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (964 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for FY1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00064231 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY1 1DW. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 12%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near FY1 1DW are high at 964 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1165
Anti-social behaviour667
Shoplifting229
Public order194
Other theft160

school Local Schools

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Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Devonshire Primary Academy

Requires Improvement446 pupils1.1 km
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St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Westminster Primary Academy

Good375 pupils1.3 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.5 km
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Park Community Academy

Outstanding320 pupils1.6 km
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Woodlands School

Good120 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Jameson Rock0.4 km
  • Every Little Cupcake0.4 km
  • Granny Sue's Bakes0.4 km
  • Kim's Laces0.4 km
  • Purely Cupcakes0.4 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

258 nearby
  • St James Hotel0.6 km
  • Sunset Hotel0.8 km
  • Delamere Hotel0.5 km
  • Hotel Montclair0.4 km
  • Pearl Hotel0.4 km
  • + 253 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Soul Suite0.3 km
  • Hotel & Apartments Social Club0.6 km
  • Ramsden Arms0.5 km
  • Ma Kellys0.2 km
  • New Flamingos0.3 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Best Bite0.2 km
  • Sea Wave0.9 km
  • The Beach0.2 km
  • No 3 Chippy1.0 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

127 nearby
  • Baps Corner1.0 km
  • Cafe Continental0.2 km
  • Number 50.2 km
  • Quilligans0.2 km
  • The Haven at Revelation0.1 km
  • + 122 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool North0.5 km
  • Blackpool0.5 km
  • Blackpool South2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Street0.0 km
  • Abingdon Street0.0 km
  • Birley Street0.1 km
  • Abingdon Street0.1 km
  • Clifton Street0.1 km