Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1DW.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 25,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1DW 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

75% of homes in FY4 1DW 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. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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

FY4 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Lytham Road, 1.1km from Revoe in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 18.6% year-on-year. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00064319 (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 1DW. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 306,666

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime rates near FY4 1DW are high at 207 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 offences327
Anti-social behaviour277
Other theft67
Criminal damage and arson63
Public order61

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.5 km
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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.9 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.0 km
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Revoe Learning Academy

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.5 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.4 km
  • Antalya0.3 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Flamed Wok0.4 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

162 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.5 km
  • Kenley Hotel0.7 km
  • Oakleigh0.3 km
  • Park Royal0.3 km
  • Rio Rita0.3 km
  • + 157 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • European Superstore0.2 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Bee One0.8 km
  • ESSO0.3 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Golden Palace0.3 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
  • Jade Delight0.3 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.5 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Q's Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.3 km
  • Dutton Arms0.4 km
  • Sun Inn0.4 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.2 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.0 km
  • Blackpool1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Rawcliffe Street0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Lido Pool0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.1 km