Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

339

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1AX 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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Area Character

FY4 1AX is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. 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

FY4 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.3km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1AX offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (208 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00064318 (shared with 15 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 1AX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near FY4 1AX are high at 208 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 offences300
Anti-social behaviour243
Public order60
Other theft58
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.9 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.4 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.9 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
  • Beachcomber Burger Stall0.2 km
  • Adam's Pizza House0.9 km
  • Donut Hut0.2 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

160 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.6 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.7 km
  • Oakleigh0.3 km
  • Park Royal0.2 km
  • Rio Rita0.3 km
  • + 155 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • ESSO0.6 km
  • Nathans Parlour0.2 km
  • Notarianni Bros0.2 km
  • Potters Newsagents0.2 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.6 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Old Bridge House0.9 km
  • Dutton Arms0.1 km
  • Sun Inn0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.2 km
  • C4 Curry House0.2 km
  • Eating Inn0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.3 km
  • Heritage Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.5 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.0 km
  • Blackpool2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Pier0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km