FY4 3BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marsden Road, 0.6km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00064274 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSDEN ROAD, FY4 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSDEN ROAD, FY4 3BY.
313
40
£ 30,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 3BY 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
FY4 3BY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 3BY. The average age is 40.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,500
12 sales · Mean £ 76,512
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 3BY is moderate at 68 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
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Thames Primary Academy
Hawes Side Academy
Armfield Academy
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.5 km
- Local Choice Mini Market0.9 km
- Royal Food & Wine1.0 km
- European Superstore0.9 km
- Full Moon Stores0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.2 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.3 km
- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Marmaris0.8 km
- Roxis Kitchen0.9 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Queen Victoria0.8 km
- Oakleigh0.9 km
- Park Royal0.9 km
- Rio Rita0.9 km
- Branston Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- + 29 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 Chips1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstores0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 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 Beach1.4 km
- Blackpool2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- South Shore Academy0.2 km
- South Shore Academy0.2 km
- Threlfall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY43BY · Data under Open Government Licence