Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

PRESTON NEW ROAD, FY4 4HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON NEW ROAD, FY4 4HQ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 4HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences190
Anti-social behaviour89
Shoplifting53
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School

Good449 pupils0.3 km
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

Good538 pupils0.4 km
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Educational Diversity

Good97 pupils0.4 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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St George's School A Church of England Academy

Good995 pupils0.9 km
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Park Community Academy

Outstanding320 pupils1.0 km
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Woodlands School

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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Stanley Primary School

Good560 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
hotel

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