Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

LYTHAM ROAD, FY1 6ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, FY1 6ES.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY1 6ES 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

The IMD places FY1 6ES among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 10% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

FY1 6ES is an up-and-coming urban area on Lytham Road, 0.9km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Bloomfield ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY1 6ES offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 6ES are sourced from Output Area E00063885 (shared with 141 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 FY1 6ES. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near FY1 6ES are high at 210 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 offences397
Anti-social behaviour312
Other theft72
Criminal damage and arson70
Public order55

school Local Schools

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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.7 km
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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.8 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.1 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils1.2 km
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St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School

Good449 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.7 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.6 km
  • Beachcomber Burger Stall0.6 km
  • Adam's Pizza House0.7 km
  • Donut Hut0.6 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

173 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.2 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.4 km
  • Oakleigh0.5 km
  • Park Royal0.5 km
  • Rio Rita0.5 km
  • + 168 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • ESSO0.6 km
  • Nathans Parlour0.6 km
  • Notarianni Bros0.3 km
  • Potters Newsagents0.2 km
  • Premier0.5 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.6 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.1 km
  • The Foxhall / Reflex1.0 km
  • Old Bridge House0.6 km
  • Dutton Arms0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.6 km
  • C4 Curry House0.5 km
  • Eating Inn0.3 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
  • Heritage Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.2 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.3 km
  • Blackpool1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bagot Street0.0 km
  • Byron Street0.1 km
  • Haig Road0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km