FY4 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hathaway, 0.4km from Rough Heys in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY4 4AB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.9% 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 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00064021 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATHAWAY, FY4 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATHAWAY, FY4 4AB.
279
51
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 4AB 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 4AB is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 4AB. The average age is 50.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
15 sales · Mean £ 90,706
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
10 sales · Mean £ 133,050
Detached
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY4 4AB has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Hawes Side Academy
Highfield Leadership Academy
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
St George's School A Church of England Academy
South Shore Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.7 km
- Fletchers Convenience Store0.7 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.6 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Pricewise0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd1.0 km
- Canton Palace0.6 km
- Kung Food Panda0.7 km
- New Star Wok0.6 km
- Spen Pizza & Kebabs0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Lunchbox0.7 km
- Salvation Army (Over Sixty Luncheon Club)0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Tea World LTD0.7 km
- Chit Chat Cafe0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- ASDA0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South1.5 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.8 km
- Squires Gate2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hawes Side Lane0.2 km
- Watson Road0.2 km
- Powell Avenue0.2 km
- Watson Road0.2 km
- Pedders Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY44AB · Data under Open Government Licence