Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

FY4 1PL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 1PL 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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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

FY4 1PL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

FY4 1PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Stony Hill in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Waterloo ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY4 1PL 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, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00064331 (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 1PL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around FY4 1PL is above average at 98 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour60
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils0.5 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.7 km
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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils1.2 km
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Roseacre Primary Academy

Good623 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

80 nearby
  • Oakleigh0.7 km
  • Park Royal0.7 km
  • Rio Rita0.7 km
  • Alderley Hotel0.4 km
  • Branston Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Headline News0.8 km
  • Fresh 'n' Fruity0.9 km
  • Minion Bakes Ltd1.0 km
  • Blackpool Mini Market0.9 km
  • Fudge Shop0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bentleys Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Golden Palace0.7 km
  • Jade Delight0.8 km
  • Just Foodz0.2 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.6 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Antalya0.7 km
  • Harrowside Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Bettys fish & chips ltd0.6 km
  • Taste Buds0.9 km
  • Donut Stall0.6 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Farmers Arms0.9 km
  • Dutton Arms0.9 km
  • The Velvet Coaster0.6 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach0.3 km
  • Blackpool South1.1 km
  • Squires Gate1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Watson Road0.0 km
  • Pleasure Beach0.0 km
  • Clifton Drive0.1 km
  • Clifton Drive0.1 km
  • Star Hotel (not in use) (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km