Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY4 1AY.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: FY4 1AY 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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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

The IMD places FY4 1AY among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY4 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.2km from Revoe in Blackpool. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

Within the FY4 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are high (223 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 FY4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00064318 (shared with 15 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 FY4 1AY. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near FY4 1AY are high at 223 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 offences329
Anti-social behaviour260
Other theft68
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson58

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.8 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.9 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.4 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.9 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
  • Beachcomber Burger Stall0.3 km
  • Adam's Pizza House0.9 km
  • Donut Hut0.2 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

167 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.5 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.6 km
  • Oakleigh0.4 km
  • Park Royal0.3 km
  • Rio Rita0.4 km
  • + 162 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • ESSO0.6 km
  • Nathans Parlour0.2 km
  • Notarianni Bros0.1 km
  • Potters Newsagents0.1 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.7 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Old Bridge House0.8 km
  • Dutton Arms0.1 km
  • Sun Inn0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.3 km
  • C4 Curry House0.2 km
  • Eating Inn0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.4 km
  • Heritage Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.4 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.0 km
  • Blackpool1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Road South0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road South0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road0.1 km
  • South Pier0.2 km
  • Waterloo Road North0.2 km