FY4 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wanstead Crescent, 0.1km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00064010 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANSTEAD CRESCENT, FY4 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANSTEAD CRESCENT, FY4 4AR.
277
36
£ 30,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 4AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 36, FY4 4AR 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 4AR. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 168,500
3 sales · Mean £ 167,833
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 175,290
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 4AR is moderate at 74 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
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Educational Diversity
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
South Shore Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
Hawes Side Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.1 km
- Pantry0.8 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.7 km
- Full Moon Stores0.9 km
- Whitegate Drive Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Corfu Greek Kitchen Lab Ltd0.7 km
- Tangerine Sarny0.8 km
- Canton Palace0.7 km
- Kung Food Panda0.2 km
- New Star Wok0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Salvation Army (Over Sixty Luncheon Club)0.5 km
- Gurkha Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Cafe Vert0.8 km
- The Cottage0.6 km
- The Hungry Elephant0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Clarence Hotel0.8 km
- Saddle Inn0.6 km
- Boars Head0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- ASDA1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- B'pool Centre for Independant Living- Munchies cafe.0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South1.2 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.9 km
- Blackpool2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Spen Corner0.1 km
- Hemingway0.1 km
- Hemingway0.1 km
- Spen Corner0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY44AR · Data under Open Government Licence