Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY4 1AL.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1AL 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

78% of homes in FY4 1AL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

FY4 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.4km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 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 FY4 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00064320 (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 1AL. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near FY4 1AL are high at 167 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 offences297
Anti-social behaviour242
Other theft59
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.7 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.8 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.3 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.5 km
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Roseacre Primary Academy

Good623 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.8 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.7 km
  • Beachcomber Burger Stall0.2 km
  • Adam's Pizza House0.8 km
  • Donut Hut0.3 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

149 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.7 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.8 km
  • Oakleigh0.1 km
  • Park Royal0.0 km
  • Rio Rita0.1 km
  • + 144 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • ESSO0.4 km
  • Nathans Parlour0.3 km
  • Notarianni Bros0.3 km
  • Potters Newsagents0.3 km
  • Premier0.2 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.4 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.6 km
  • Dutton Arms0.3 km
  • Sun Inn0.4 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.2 km
  • C4 Curry House0.1 km
  • Eating Inn0.3 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.3 km
  • Heritage Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.4 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.8 km
  • Blackpool2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Withnell Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.1 km
  • South Pier0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km