FY1 1LB is an up-and-coming urban area on Talbot Road, 1.3km from Queenstown in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Claremont ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (838 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 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00063922 (shared with 85 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALBOT ROAD, FY1 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, FY1 1LB.
303
45
£ 28,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY1 1LB 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.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. FY1 1LB's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 15% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY1 1LB. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near FY1 1LB are high at 838 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.
school Local Schools
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Devonshire Primary Academy
Westminster Primary Academy
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Jameson Rock0.5 km
- Every Little Cupcake0.6 km
- Granny Sue's Bakes0.6 km
- Kim's Laces0.6 km
- Purely Cupcakes0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
259 nearby- St James Hotel0.5 km
- Sunset Hotel0.9 km
- Delamere Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel Montclair0.5 km
- Pearl Hotel0.6 km
- + 254 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Soul Suite0.1 km
- Corner House0.9 km
- Hotel & Apartments Social Club0.8 km
- Ramsden Arms0.5 km
- Ma Kellys0.1 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Best Bite0.2 km
- Sea Wave1.0 km
- The Beach0.2 km
- Canton Kitchen0.8 km
- Godfather0.6 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Baps Corner0.9 km
- Cafe Continental0.2 km
- Number 50.3 km
- Quilligans0.3 km
- The Haven at Revelation0.1 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool North0.4 km
- Blackpool0.6 km
- Blackpool South2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Abingdon Street0.1 km
- Abingdon Street0.1 km
- Abingdon Street0.1 km
- Central Library0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY11LB · Data under Open Government Licence