FY1 1LF is an up-and-coming urban area on Talbot Road, 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 retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 (793 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 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00064231 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALBOT ROAD, FY1 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, FY1 1LF.
171
38
£ 25,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY1 1LF 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
At 85% private renter occupancy, FY1 1LF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY1 1LF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near FY1 1LF are high at 793 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
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Westminster Primary Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Jameson Rock0.5 km
- Every Little Cupcake0.5 km
- Granny Sue's Bakes0.5 km
- Kim's Laces0.5 km
- Purely Cupcakes0.5 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
257 nearby- St James Hotel0.5 km
- Sunset Hotel0.9 km
- Delamere Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel Montclair0.5 km
- Pearl Hotel0.5 km
- + 252 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Soul Suite0.2 km
- Corner House0.9 km
- Hotel & Apartments Social Club0.7 km
- Ramsden Arms0.5 km
- Ma Kellys0.1 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Best Bite0.2 km
- Sea Wave1.0 km
- The Beach0.2 km
- Canton Kitchen0.7 km
- Godfather0.6 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Baps Corner0.9 km
- Cafe Continental0.2 km
- Number 50.2 km
- Quilligans0.2 km
- The Haven at Revelation0.1 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.1 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 South2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Abingdon Street0.0 km
- Abingdon Street0.0 km
- Abingdon Street0.0 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY11LF · Data under Open Government Licence