FY4 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trent Road, 1.2km from Stony Hill in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY4 1EF represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00064326 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRENT ROAD, FY4 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRENT ROAD, FY4 1EF.
254
36
£ 35,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 1EF 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 1EF is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1EF. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 149,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 1EF is above average at 108 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
Thames Primary Academy
Armfield Academy
South Shore Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Roseacre Primary Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Hawes Side Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- No 90 Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Bentleys Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Jade Delight0.6 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.8 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
- Al Capones0.8 km
- Antalya0.5 km
- Efendy Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
85 nearby- Oakleigh0.3 km
- Park Royal0.4 km
- Rio Rita0.3 km
- Alderley Hotel0.8 km
- Branston Lodge Guest House0.3 km
- + 80 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- European Superstore0.8 km
- Full Moon Stores0.9 km
- Headline News0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Fresh 'n' Fruity0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Farmers Arms0.8 km
- Q's Snooker Club0.9 km
- JD Drinkwaters Ale House0.8 km
- Dutton Arms0.7 km
- Sun Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.5 km
- Blackpool South0.8 km
- Squires Gate1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thames Road0.1 km
- Watson Road0.2 km
- Watson Road0.2 km
- Lytham Road0.2 km
- Thames Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY41EF · Data under Open Government Licence