FY4 4XL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Lane, 0.5km from Rough Heys in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Hawes Side ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY4 4XL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4XL are sourced from Output Area E00064022 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, FY4 4XL.
288
44
£ 32,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 4XL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY4 4XL — age 44, 76% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 4XL. The average age is 43.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY4 4XL has low crime rates — 46 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
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
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Little Suckers0.2 km
- Booze Inn0.9 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.3 km
- Newhouse News0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Shabzy's0.7 km
- The Cabin0.9 km
- Dotties Desserts0.8 km
- Sweet 'n' Sour0.9 km
- + 18 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 Tree0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- ASDA0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South1.9 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach2.3 km
- Squires Gate2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cowley Road0.1 km
- The Cherry Tree0.1 km
- Cowley Road0.2 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY44XL · Data under Open Government Licence