FY8 2FU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Ashworth Road, 0.8km from Stony Hill in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within St Leonards ward and the Fylde constituency.
Within the FY8 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 74.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 2FU are sourced from Output Area E00185633 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWORTH ROAD, FY8 2FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWORTH ROAD, FY8 2FU.
471
32
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 2FU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY8 2FU — age 32, 53% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 74.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 2FU. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 212,396
23 sales · Mean £ 218,179
Terraced
£ 160,138
10 sales · Mean £ 151,438
Semi-Detached
£ 157,995
2 sales · Mean £ 157,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY8 2FU is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roseacre Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Thorougoods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Wok0.3 km
- Harrowside Chip Shop1.0 km
- M & M Catering0.5 km
- Golden Sea1.0 km
- Becky & Bears bites1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Zest of India ltd0.3 km
- Lancashire Energy0.7 km
- Ambrosini's0.3 km
- Dunes Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Dunes Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Carousel Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Squires Gate0.2 km
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach1.5 km
- Blackpool South2.6 km
Bus Stops
- New Road0.1 km
- Pontins Car Park0.2 km
- Starr Gate0.2 km
- Pontins Holiday Centre Forecourt0.2 km
- Starr Gate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY82FU · Data under Open Government Licence