FY4 3BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Houghton Avenue, 0.6km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
Day-to-day life in FY4 3BU has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00064278 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUGHTON AVENUE, FY4 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTON AVENUE, FY4 3BU.
285
42
£ 30,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 3BU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 42, FY4 3BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 3BU. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 83,000
7 sales · Mean £ 82,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 3BU is moderate at 71 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
South Shore Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Thames Primary Academy
Armfield Academy
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.6 km
- Local Choice Mini Market0.9 km
- Royal Food & Wine1.0 km
- European Superstore0.9 km
- Full Moon Stores0.5 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.2 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.3 km
- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Marmaris0.7 km
- Roxis Kitchen0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Queen Victoria0.8 km
- Oakleigh0.8 km
- Park Royal0.9 km
- Rio Rita0.8 km
- Branston Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Alison and Shelby's Lunchstop0.9 km
- Round Table Cafe0.9 km
- South Shore Pitstop Café1.0 km
- The Potter Inn1.0 km
- Bentleys Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstores1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hampton Road Social Club0.5 km
- Q's Snooker Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South0.7 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.3 km
- Blackpool2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- South Shore Academy0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- South Shore Academy0.2 km
- Watson Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY43BU · Data under Open Government Licence