Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

BIRLEY STREET, FY1 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLEY STREET, FY1 1EG.

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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 1EG 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

FY1 1EG is a high-turnover rental hub — with 85% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Birley Street, 1.3km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Talbot ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY1 1EG offers 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (976 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EG 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 1EG. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 98,000

1 sales · Mean £ 98,000

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

Crime rates near FY1 1EG are high at 976 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 offences1126
Anti-social behaviour656
Shoplifting229
Public order184
Other theft155

school Local Schools

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Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Devonshire Primary Academy

Requires Improvement446 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster Primary Academy

Good375 pupils1.3 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.4 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

72 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
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

267 nearby
  • St James Hotel0.6 km
  • Sunset Hotel0.7 km
  • Delamere Hotel0.4 km
  • Hotel Montclair0.3 km
  • Pearl Hotel0.4 km
  • + 262 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Soul Suite0.3 km
  • Hotel & Apartments Social Club0.6 km
  • Ramsden Arms0.6 km
  • Ma Kellys0.2 km
  • New Flamingos0.4 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Best Bite0.1 km
  • Sea Wave0.8 km
  • Slots of Fun1.0 km
  • The Beach0.2 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Cafe Continental0.2 km
  • Number 50.2 km
  • Quilligans0.2 km
  • The Haven at Revelation0.2 km
  • The Salvation Army0.6 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.1 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool0.5 km
  • Blackpool North0.6 km
  • Blackpool South2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Corporation Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
  • Corporation Street CO30.1 km
  • Corporation Street C40.1 km
  • Corporation Street CO 20.1 km
  • Corporation Street CO10.1 km