FY4 3BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Starbeck Avenue, 0.5km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY4 3BA offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.2% 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 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00064276 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STARBECK AVENUE, FY4 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STARBECK AVENUE, FY4 3BA.
265
35
£ 30,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 3BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. FY4 3BA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 3BA. The average age is 35.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 87,250
2 sales · Mean £ 87,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 3BA is moderate at 67 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
Waterloo Primary Academy
South Shore Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Hawes Side Academy
Thames Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.4 km
- Pantry0.9 km
- Local Choice Mini Market0.9 km
- Royal Food & Wine1.0 km
- European Superstore0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.3 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.4 km
- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Marmaris0.9 km
- Roxis Kitchen0.9 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Queen Victoria0.9 km
- Oakleigh1.0 km
- Rio Rita1.0 km
- Branston Lodge Guest House1.0 km
- Briardene Hotel1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Alison and Shelby's Lunchstop0.9 km
- Round Table Cafe0.9 km
- Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Cafe Vert0.4 km
- Snackery1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Q's Snooker Club0.9 km
- Hampton Road Social Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.7 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.5 km
- Blackpool2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Threlfall Road0.3 km
- Threlfall Road0.3 km
- South Shore Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY43BA · Data under Open Government Licence