FY2 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Holyoake Avenue, 0.5km from Carleton, Little in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for FY2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00063975 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLYOAKE AVENUE, FY2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYOAKE AVENUE, FY2 0BQ.
258
41
£ 35,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY2 0BQ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. FY2 0BQ's 56% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY2 0BQ. The average age is 41.1. 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)
FY2 0BQ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Layton Primary School
Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Highfurlong School
Moor Park Primary School
Boundary Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cunliffes Garage0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- The Best One1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Couture Confections/Black Ice Cakes0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Squirrel Public House0.9 km
- Playfootball Blackpool0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Ciao Ciao0.9 km
- Grange Park Open Door Project0.9 km
- Argosy Community Centre0.9 km
- Mums Cafe0.3 km
- Eurest Catering0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Go Greek1.0 km
- No1 Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Cabin Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Jude's Kitchen0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Chung Wah Blackpool0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton0.2 km
- Blackpool North2.1 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holyoake Avenue0.2 km
- Holyoake Avenue0.2 km
- Layton (Lancs) Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Benson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence