FY2 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashfield Road, 0.3km from Whiteholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Ingthorpe ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, FY2 0BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 FY2 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00064046 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFIELD ROAD, FY2 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFIELD ROAD, FY2 0BE.
339
52
£ 34,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY2 0BE 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
With 64% social renting, FY2 0BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY2 0BE. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 68,000
4 sales · Mean £ 69,250
Flat
£ 60,000
3 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY2 0BE is moderate at 88 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
Kincraig Primary School
Montgomery Academy
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff Primary Academy
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Moor Park Primary School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Proper Cakes by Dale0.8 km
- Spar0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- BJFF Crossbar Cafe0.4 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- BJFF Development Centre0.6 km
- Crunchy0.7 km
- Independent Living1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Food 2 Go1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Golden Eagle0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton2.5 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde2.6 km
- Blackpool North4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stronsay Place0.1 km
- Ashfield House0.1 km
- Ashfield House0.1 km
- Kincraig Place0.1 km
- Kincraig Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY20BE · Data under Open Government Licence