FY1 6DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY1 6DE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 FY1 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00064267 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY1 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY1 6DE.
306
51
£ 30,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY1 6DE 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
FY1 6DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY1 6DE. The average age is 51.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY1 6DE is moderate at 71 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
Waterloo Primary Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
South Shore Academy
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Educational Diversity
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.5 km
- Pantry0.5 km
- Local Choice Mini Market0.8 km
- Royal Food & Wine0.8 km
- B&M Bargains0.8 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.5 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.6 km
- Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Roxis Kitchen0.8 km
- Babylon0.7 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Bridge House0.9 km
- Subscription Bowling Club1.0 km
- Hampton Road Social Club0.9 km
- Q's Snooker Club0.8 km
- Boars Head0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Alison and Shelby's Lunchstop0.8 km
- Round Table Cafe0.8 km
- No10 Ale House0.8 km
- Phil's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Heritage Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
82 nearby- Bronte House Hotel0.9 km
- Kenley Hotel0.9 km
- Wilton Hotel0.9 km
- B'pool Centre for Independant Living- Munchies cafe.0.8 km
- Arthington Hotel0.9 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.8 km
- Blackpool1.6 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cunliffe Road0.1 km
- Cunliffe Road0.2 km
- Threlfall Road0.2 km
- Bloomfield Hotel0.2 km
- Threlfall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY16DE · Data under Open Government Licence