Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4ND.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY4 4ND 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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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 83% owned. FY4 4ND is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 55). Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

FY4 4ND is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Lane, 0.5km from Rough Heys in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Blackpool South constituency.

For families considering a move, FY4 4ND represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% 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 4ND are sourced from Output Area E00063966 (shared with 11 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 4ND. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 136,333

Detached

£ 187,500

4 sales · Mean £ 187,500

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

Crime around FY4 4ND is moderate at 55 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour49
Other theft24
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Good309 pupils0.4 km
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St George's School A Church of England Academy

Good995 pupils0.4 km
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

Good538 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Leadership Academy

Requires Improvement543 pupils0.9 km
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Hawes Side Academy

Good541 pupils1.0 km
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Waterloo Primary Academy

Good618 pupils1.2 km
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Stanley Primary School

Good560 pupils1.2 km
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Lotus School

Inadequate35 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Little Suckers0.2 km
  • Booze Inn0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Bankhall Distillery Store0.3 km
  • Newhouse News0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Highfield Hotel0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Shabzy's0.8 km
  • The Cabin0.9 km
  • Dotties Desserts0.8 km
  • Sweet 'n' Sour0.8 km
  • Big Bite0.2 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Sodexo Costa Coffee - Red Dot Cafe0.8 km
  • Tea World LTD0.8 km
  • The Cottage1.0 km
  • Ascent Trampoline Park0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • ASDA0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackpool South2.0 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach2.4 km
  • Squires Gate2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
  • Cowley Road0.1 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
  • Cowley Road0.3 km