Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

272

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1EA 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

At 77% private renter occupancy, FY4 1EA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Lytham Road, 1.3km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1EA offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00064321 (shared with 6 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 1EA. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 107,500

3 sales · Mean £ 119,166

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

Crime around FY4 1EA is above average at 132 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 offences256
Anti-social behaviour186
Other theft48
Criminal damage and arson44
Public order37

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.3 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.5 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Blackpool Gateway Academy

Good336 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.2 km
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Roseacre Primary Academy

Good623 pupils1.3 km
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Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • No 90 Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.3 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
  • Jade Delight0.4 km
  • + 47 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.6 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.5 km
  • Antalya0.3 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Flamed Wok0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

124 nearby
  • Bronte House Hotel0.8 km
  • Kenley Hotel1.0 km
  • Oakleigh0.2 km
  • Park Royal0.2 km
  • Rio Rita0.2 km
  • + 119 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • European Superstore0.5 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.7 km
  • Headline News1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Local Choice Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Farmers Arms1.0 km
  • Q's Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Dutton Arms0.5 km
  • Sun Inn0.6 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South0.5 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.7 km
  • Squires Gate1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Thames Road0.1 km
  • Thames Road0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km