Postcode Analysis Fylde, North West

WHITEHILLS DRIVE, FY4 5LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHILLS DRIVE, FY4 5LW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

224

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

FY4 5LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

FY4 5LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whitehills Drive, 0.7km from Sandham's Green in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Warton and Westby ward and the Fylde constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for FY4 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00185656 (shared with 28 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 5LW. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

FY4 5LW has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Mereside Primary Academy

Good290 pupils1.3 km
A

Lotus School

Inadequate35 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Tesco Cafe0.6 km
  • Coast Riders Diner (Wimbourne Leisure Centre)0.9 km
  • Plum Tree Farm0.3 km
  • ESS0.6 km
  • Glasdon Staff Canteen0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackpool South CAMC Camp Shop0.6 km
  • AndyMeatMan.co.uk Ltd0.6 km
  • B & Q PLC0.3 km
  • Lloyd Motors Blackpool Ltd0.5 km
  • The Famous Mr Biscuit Factory Outlet0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Betsy's Pizza0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South4.0 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach4.2 km
  • Squires Gate4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brooklands Way0.3 km
  • Brooklands Way0.3 km
  • DWP Peel Park0.5 km
  • B&Q0.5 km
  • Graceways0.5 km