FY4 1DL 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 1DL offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (236 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.8% 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00064317 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAWCLIFFE STREET, FY4 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWCLIFFE STREET, FY4 1DL.
281
44
£ 25,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 1DL 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. FY4 1DL's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 4% 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. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1DL. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 69,000
14 sales · Mean £ 67,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near FY4 1DL are high at 236 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.
school Local Schools
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
South Shore Academy
Thames Primary Academy
Armfield Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.7 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.6 km
- Antalya0.2 km
- Efendy Pizzeria0.8 km
- Flamed Wok0.5 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
167 nearby- Bronte House Hotel0.4 km
- Kenley Hotel0.5 km
- Oakleigh0.3 km
- Park Royal0.3 km
- Rio Rita0.3 km
- + 162 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- European Superstore0.1 km
- Full Moon Stores0.5 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Allsorts Discount Foods0.1 km
- Blackpool Mini Market0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Bentleys Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.2 km
- Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Jade Delight0.1 km
- Pleasure Beach0.4 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Dutton Arms0.2 km
- Sun Inn0.2 km
- The Velvet Coaster0.4 km
- The Manchester1.0 km
- Hampton Road Social Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.2 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.1 km
- Blackpool1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lido Pool0.1 km
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Byron Street0.1 km
- Rawcliffe Street0.1 km
- Royal Oak0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY41DL · Data under Open Government Licence