Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1DR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

295

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

work
Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: FY4 1DR 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

FY4 1DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 76.2% year-on-year.

home £163,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1DR offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 76.2% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00064319 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1DR. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 7%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 62,500

7 sales · Mean £ 68,000

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime rates near FY4 1DR are high at 226 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 offences342
Anti-social behaviour288
Other theft70
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order61

school Local Schools

P

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.5 km
S

South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.5 km
P

Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km
P

Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.7 km
S

Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.9 km
P

Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.1 km
P

Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.2 km
P

Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.6 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.5 km
  • Antalya0.3 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Flamed Wok0.4 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

162 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.5 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.6 km
  • Oakleigh0.3 km
  • Park Royal0.3 km
  • Rio Rita0.3 km
  • + 157 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • European Superstore0.2 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Allsorts Discount Foods0.2 km
  • Blackpool Mini Market0.2 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Golden Palace0.3 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
  • Jade Delight0.2 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.4 km
  • + 48 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.2 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.0 km
  • Blackpool1.9 km

Bus Stops

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