FY4 4HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Preston New Road, 0.2km from Great Marton in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 4HQ are sourced from Output Area E00064003 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON NEW ROAD, FY4 4HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON NEW ROAD, FY4 4HQ.
279
41
£ 32,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 4HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 41, FY4 4HQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4HQ. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
9 sales · Mean £ 171,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 4HQ is moderate at 67 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 John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Educational Diversity
Waterloo Primary Academy
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Park Community Academy
Woodlands School
Stanley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- McDonalds Drive Thru1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Shabzy's0.5 km
- Dino's1.0 km
- Saddle Chippy0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Slimming World0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.7 km
- Booze Inn1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Boars Head0.3 km
- Clarence Hotel0.2 km
- Mere Park Hotel0.7 km
- Saddle Inn0.2 km
- Subscription Bowling Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- The Cottage0.1 km
- The Hungry Elephant0.4 km
- Valco Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services)0.7 km
- Asda Customer Cafe0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- ASDA0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- B'pool Centre for Independant Living- Munchies cafe.0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South1.7 km
- Blackpool2.0 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Marton Post Office0.1 km
- Oxford Square0.2 km
- Dunmail Avenue0.2 km
- Oxford Square0.2 km
- Lomond Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY44HQ · Data under Open Government Licence