FY4 4EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hawes Side in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00064009 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY4 4EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY4 4EG.
309
34
£ 32,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 4EG 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
No single demographic signal dominates FY4 4EG — age 34, 30% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 4EG. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY4 4EG is moderate at 86 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
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Waterloo Primary Academy
Educational Diversity
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
South Shore Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- The Pizza Company1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Shabzy's0.1 km
- Freddy's0.7 km
- New Evergreen Restaurant0.9 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cottage Bakery0.4 km
- Pantry0.8 km
- Little Suckers0.8 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boars Head0.7 km
- Saddle Inn0.5 km
- Clarence Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cherry Tree1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Salvation Army (Over Sixty Luncheon Club)0.8 km
- Asda Customer Cafe0.7 km
- Chit Chat Cafe0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.7 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 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 South1.5 km
- Blackpool2.2 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Lane0.0 km
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Angers Hill Road0.1 km
- Baines School0.2 km
- Angers Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY44EG · Data under Open Government Licence