Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

476

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1BB 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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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

FY4 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

FY4 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area within the FY4 district of Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For families considering a move, FY4 1BB represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (201 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00064313 (shared with 23 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 1BB. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near FY4 1BB are high at 201 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 offences189
Anti-social behaviour138
Other theft37
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson34

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 pupils1.0 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils1.0 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils1.2 km
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Roseacre Primary Academy

Good623 pupils1.6 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Tangerine Sarny1.0 km
  • Beachcomber Burger Stall0.1 km
  • Donut Hut0.1 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club Snack Bar0.7 km
  • Pablos Kiosk0.2 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

134 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.8 km
  • Kenley Hotel1.0 km
  • Oakleigh0.4 km
  • Park Royal0.3 km
  • Rio Rita0.4 km
  • + 129 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • ESSO0.7 km
  • Nathans Parlour0.1 km
  • Notarianni Bros0.5 km
  • Potters Newsagents0.5 km
  • Premier0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.7 km
  • Dutton Arms0.4 km
  • Sun Inn0.6 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.1 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.1 km
  • C4 Curry House0.2 km
  • Eating Inn0.4 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.0 km
  • Heritage Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.7 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.7 km
  • Squires Gate2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Pier0.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Sandcastle0.1 km