FY4 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area within the FY4 district of Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY4 1BB represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (201 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00064313 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY4 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY4 1BB.
476
52
£ 35,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 1BB 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
FY4 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 1BB. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near FY4 1BB are high at 201 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
Armfield Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
South Shore Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Roseacre Primary Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Tangerine Sarny1.0 km
- Beachcomber Burger Stall0.1 km
- Donut Hut0.1 km
- Hampton Road Social Club Snack Bar0.7 km
- Pablos Kiosk0.2 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
134 nearby- Bronte House Hotel0.8 km
- Kenley Hotel1.0 km
- Oakleigh0.4 km
- Park Royal0.3 km
- Rio Rita0.4 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- ESSO0.7 km
- Nathans Parlour0.1 km
- Notarianni Bros0.5 km
- Potters Newsagents0.5 km
- Premier0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hampton Road Social Club0.7 km
- Dutton Arms0.4 km
- Sun Inn0.6 km
- The Velvet Coaster0.1 km
- Q's Snooker Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse0.1 km
- C4 Curry House0.2 km
- Eating Inn0.4 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.0 km
- Heritage Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.7 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.7 km
- Squires Gate2.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Pier0.1 km
- Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Pleasure Beach (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Sandcastle0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY41BB · Data under Open Government Licence