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.
VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4ND.
201
55
£ 32,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Highfield Leadership Academy
Hawes Side Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Stanley Primary School
Lotus School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.8 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: FY44ND · Data under Open Government Licence