FY4 5AF is a safe, established residential area on Rough Heys Lane, 0.2km from Rough Heys in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for FY4 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00064210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUGH HEYS LANE, FY4 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUGH HEYS LANE, FY4 5AF.
327
42
£ 37,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 5AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
FY4 5AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 5AF. The average age is 42.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY4 5AF has low crime rates — 28 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
Hawes Side Academy
Highfield Leadership Academy
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
South Shore Academy
St George's School A Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Little Suckers0.5 km
- Cottage Bakery1.0 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Dizzy Bakes1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Shabzy's1.0 km
- Big Bite0.8 km
- Chutney Blue0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lai Sing0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lyttles Hidden Gem0.7 km
- Planet Kaos0.7 km
- Valco Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services)0.8 km
- Tea World LTD0.4 km
- Cherry Tree0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornlea Rest Home0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South1.6 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.8 km
- Squires Gate2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burgess Avenue0.0 km
- Burgess Avenue0.1 km
- Pedders Lane0.2 km
- Pedders Lane0.2 km
- Highfield Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY45AF · Data under Open Government Licence