Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

WATSON ROAD, FY4 3EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON ROAD, FY4 3EE.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 3EE 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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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

FY4 3EE has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

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

FY4 3EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watson Road, 0.6km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, FY4 3EE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.0% 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 3EE are sourced from Output Area E00064002 (shared with 8 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 3EE. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 108,000

10 sales · Mean £ 110,950

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

2 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

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

Crime around FY4 3EE is moderate at 50 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 offences155
Anti-social behaviour100
Criminal damage and arson33
Other crime15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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South Shore Academy

Requires Improvement783 pupils0.5 km
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Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Leadership Academy

Requires Improvement543 pupils0.8 km
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Armfield Academy

Good898 pupils0.9 km
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Thames Primary Academy

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

Good538 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Marmaris1.0 km
  • Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.6 km
  • Tangerine Sarny0.6 km
  • Al Capones1.0 km
  • Efendy Pizzeria0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cottage Bakery0.7 km
  • Full Moon Stores0.9 km
  • Bee One0.9 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Pantry1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • No 90 Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • A Se Anar1.0 km
  • Cafe Vert0.8 km
  • Green's Fresh and Ready1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Parkfield1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Highfield Hotel0.8 km
  • Hampton Road Social Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South1.0 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.3 km
  • Squires Gate2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowerby Avenue0.1 km
  • Sowerby Avenue0.2 km
  • St Annes Road0.2 km
  • Watson Road0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km