Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

ALPIC DRIVE, FY5 1QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALPIC DRIVE, FY5 1QB.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

FY5 1QB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

home £153,557 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY5 1QB is a safe, established residential area on Alpic Drive, 0.2km from Bispham, Little in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Norbreck ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.

For families considering a move, FY5 1QB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for FY5 1QB are sourced from Output Area E00064129 (shared with 5 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 FY5 1QB. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 176,857

Terraced

£ 139,950

2 sales · Mean £ 139,950

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

FY5 1QB has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft8
Burglary4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Norbreck Primary Academy

Good603 pupils0.2 km
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Westcliff Primary Academy

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Montgomery Academy

Requires Improvement1174 pupils1.2 km
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Anchorsholme Primary Academy

Good611 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good204 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Proper Cakes by Dale0.8 km
  • Esso EG Anchorsholme0.8 km
  • un-do0.8 km
  • Slimming World Fanchise0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • New Norbreck Chippy0.8 km
  • Meherin0.9 km
  • Taylors of Cleveleys Ltd0.9 km
  • Picnic Box0.8 km
  • BJFF Development Centre0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pearl City0.9 km
  • Gennars0.9 km
  • Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace)0.6 km
  • 243 Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Bella Gusto0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Norbreck Castle0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Layton3.4 km
  • Poulton-Le-Fylde4.2 km
  • Blackpool North4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Norkeed Road0.1 km
  • Norkeed Road (not in use) (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Norkeed Road (not in use) (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Norkeed Road (not in use) (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
  • Little Bispham0.1 km