FY4 5LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Walker's Hill in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Stanley ward and the Blackpool South constituency.
For families considering a move, FY4 5LY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 5LY are sourced from Output Area E00064209 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY4 5LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY4 5LY.
209
57
£ 37,000 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY4 5LY 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
FY4 5LY is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY4 5LY. The average age is 57.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY4 5LY has low crime rates — 29 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
Highfield Leadership Academy
Hawes Side Academy
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Mereside Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Little Suckers0.3 km
- Bankhall Distillery Store0.7 km
- Pricewise0.8 km
- Fletchers Convenience Store0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ascent Trampoline Park0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- Sodexo Costa Coffee - Red Dot Cafe1.0 km
- Lunchbox0.6 km
- Chit Chat Cafe0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dotties Desserts0.5 km
- Tommy Shakes Blackpool0.7 km
- Big Bite0.3 km
- Cake Tin Bakery1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- ASDA0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackpool South2.1 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach2.3 km
- Squires Gate2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Walker's Hill0.1 km
- Walker's Hill0.1 km
- Marshdale Road0.2 km
- Carisbrook Avenue0.2 km
- Marton Methodist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY45LY · Data under Open Government Licence