FY4 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Promenade, 1.2km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY4 1AR offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (231 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00064317 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROMENADE, FY4 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROMENADE, FY4 1AR.
281
44
£ 25,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 1AR 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. FY4 1AR's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 4% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1AR. The average age is 44.2. 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 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 1AR are high at 231 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
Thames Primary Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
South Shore Academy
Armfield Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.9 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
- Beachcomber Burger Stall0.3 km
- Adam's Pizza House0.9 km
- Donut Hut0.3 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
167 nearby- Bronte House Hotel0.4 km
- Kenley Hotel0.5 km
- Oakleigh0.4 km
- Park Royal0.3 km
- Rio Rita0.4 km
- + 162 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- ESSO0.6 km
- Nathans Parlour0.3 km
- Notarianni Bros0.0 km
- Potters Newsagents0.1 km
- Premier0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hampton Road Social Club0.7 km
- Q's Snooker Club0.4 km
- Old Bridge House0.8 km
- Dutton Arms0.0 km
- Sun Inn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.3 km
- C4 Curry House0.3 km
- Eating Inn0.0 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.4 km
- Heritage Coffee Shop0.4 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.4 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.1 km
- Blackpool1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Road South0.0 km
- Waterloo Road South0.1 km
- Waterloo Road0.1 km
- Waterloo Road North0.1 km
- Waterloo Road (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY41AR · Data under Open Government Licence