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.
LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, FY4 1EA.
272
46
£ 35,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thames Primary Academy
South Shore Academy
Armfield Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Roseacre Primary Academy
Hawes Side Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: FY41EA · Data under Open Government Licence