Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

RAWCLIFFE STREET, FY4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWCLIFFE STREET, FY4 1BZ.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1BZ 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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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

FY4 1BZ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending down 61.4% year-on-year.

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

FY4 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Rawcliffe Street, 1.1km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1BZ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (215 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 61.4% year-on-year. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00064317 (shared with 24 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 1BZ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

4 sales · Mean £ 147,750

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

Crime rates near FY4 1BZ are high at 215 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 offences344
Anti-social behaviour299
Other theft70
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order62

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.6 km
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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.9 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.1 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.6 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.5 km
  • Antalya0.2 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Flamed Wok0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

167 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.4 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.6 km
  • Oakleigh0.3 km
  • Park Royal0.2 km
  • Rio Rita0.3 km
  • + 162 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • European Superstore0.1 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Allsorts Discount Foods0.1 km
  • Blackpool Mini Market0.2 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Golden Palace0.2 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
  • Jade Delight0.2 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Dutton Arms0.3 km
  • Sun Inn0.3 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.4 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.5 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.2 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.1 km
  • Blackpool1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lido Pool0.1 km
  • Rawcliffe Street0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km