FY1 1LY is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.4km from Revoe in Blackpool. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Talbot ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
FY1 1LY is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (837 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 1LY are sourced from Output Area E00064231 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY1 1LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY1 1LY.
171
38
£ 25,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY1 1LY 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
FY1 1LY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY1 1LY. 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 1LY are high at 837 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Jameson Rock0.4 km
- Every Little Cupcake0.5 km
- Granny Sue's Bakes0.5 km
- Kim's Laces0.5 km
- Purely Cupcakes0.5 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
257 nearby- St James Hotel0.6 km
- Sunset Hotel0.8 km
- Delamere Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel Montclair0.5 km
- Pearl Hotel0.5 km
- + 252 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Soul Suite0.2 km
- Hotel & Apartments Social Club0.7 km
- Ramsden Arms0.6 km
- Ma Kellys0.2 km
- New Flamingos0.3 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Best Bite0.1 km
- Sea Wave0.9 km
- The Beach0.1 km
- Canton Kitchen0.8 km
- Godfather0.5 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Baps Corner1.0 km
- Cafe Continental0.3 km
- Number 50.3 km
- Quilligans0.3 km
- The Haven at Revelation0.2 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool North0.5 km
- Blackpool0.6 km
- Blackpool South2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Corporation Street C050.0 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Corporation Street C40.1 km
- Talbot Square Taxi Rank0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY11LY · Data under Open Government Licence