Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

PROMENADE, FY4 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROMENADE, FY4 1BA.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1BA 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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. FY4 1BA's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 14% 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.

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

FY4 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Promenade, 1.5km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1BA offers 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. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (152 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00064314 (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 1BA. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 FY4 1BA are high at 152 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 offences246
Anti-social behaviour183
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft44
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.5 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.9 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.5 km
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Roseacre Primary Academy

Good623 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.9 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
  • Antalya0.2 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Flamed Wok0.8 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

145 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.7 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakleigh0.3 km
  • Park Royal0.2 km
  • Rio Rita0.3 km
  • + 140 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • European Superstore0.5 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Local Choice Mini Market0.7 km
  • Royal Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Golden Palace0.2 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • Jade Delight0.3 km
  • Just Foodz0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Q's Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Dutton Arms0.3 km
  • Sun Inn0.5 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.0 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.6 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.8 km
  • Squires Gate2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Pier0.1 km
  • South Pier0.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km