FY4 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clifton Drive, 0.5km from Stony Hill in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Squires Gate ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, FY4 1DQ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £51k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 49.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY4 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00064177 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON DRIVE, FY4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON DRIVE, FY4 1DQ.
148
63
£ 35,900 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 1DQ 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
FY4 1DQ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 49.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1DQ. The average age is 62.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 52,000
20 sales · Mean £ 52,924
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 1DQ is moderate at 54 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
Armfield Academy
Roseacre Primary Academy
Thames Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Headline News0.6 km
- Thorougoods0.7 km
- Minion Bakes Ltd0.8 km
- Bee One0.8 km
- G & K Mitchell Butchers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Alderley Hotel0.3 km
- Clifton Court Hotel0.2 km
- Delton Hotel0.5 km
- Kings Boutique Hotel0.5 km
- Lindfield house0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Just Foodz0.5 km
- Willows Coffee House0.7 km
- Ambrosini's0.7 km
- Dunes Coffee Shop0.7 km
- A Se Anar0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Al Capones0.8 km
- Golden Wok0.7 km
- Harrowside Chip Shop0.2 km
- M & M Catering0.8 km
- Becky & Bears bites0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- JD Drinkwaters Ale House0.8 km
- Farmers Arms0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.5 km
- Squires Gate0.8 km
- Blackpool South1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gill Court0.0 km
- Gill Court0.0 km
- Tudor Place0.1 km
- Tudor Place0.1 km
- Harrowside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY41DQ · Data under Open Government Licence