Promenade is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 1RU is located in the Claremont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 1SG, FY1 1RT, FY1 1SQ, FY1 1RN, FY1 1SF, FY1 2AW, FY1 1SE, FY1 1RL, FY1 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY1 1RU is primarily male, with 62% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32.4% | 38% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -13.0% |
| Male | 67.6% | 62% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 13.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around FY1 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.1% | 57% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 26.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -21.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 25.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 91.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 77.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 77.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Promenade was 883.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% higher than the Claremont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Promenade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Claremont and the 14th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 299.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Promenade, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2006-04-03 | £207,867 |
| 216 Promenade, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2002-11-14 | £274,088 |
FY1 1RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 66 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary Academy Westminster Road , FY1 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promenade Cafe | 7 Cocker Square, Blackpool | 15 yd | |
| Cafe C Ltd | Solarium, Promenade, Blackpool | 91 yd | |
| Wexford Diner | 76B Dickson Road, Blackpool | 117 yd | |
| Monty's Cafe at Claremont Community Centre | North Shore Methodist Church, Dickson Road, Blackpool | 162 yd | |
| Acqua Sauna | 25-27A Springfield Road, Blackpool | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York | Duke Of York Hotel, Dickson Road, Blackpool | 128 yd | |
| Cuban Bar | 29A Dickson Road, Blackpool | 202 yd | |
| Soul Suite | 142-144 Promenade, Blackpool | 249 yd | |
| The Slug and Lettuce (Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits) | 8-14 Queen Street, Blackpool | 286 yd | |
| Funny Girls | 5 Dickson Road, Blackpool | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Chippy | 50A Dickson Road, Blackpool | 179 yd | |
| Finesse Chippy | 30 Dickson Road, Blackpool | 179 yd | |
| Kebab Hub | 18 Dickson Road, Blackpool | 277 yd | |
| Mario's | 16A Dickson Road, Blackpool | 277 yd | |
| Spartan Gyros | Ground Floor Resturant, 4 Queen Street, Blackpool | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 8-10 Topping Street, Blackpool | 453 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 17-19 Abingdon Street, Blackpool | 544 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Blackpool) Talbot Road | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Blackpool Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Larkhill Street | indoor bowls | 555 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Blackpool PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| The Gateway Fitness Centre (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Reform Health Studio 4-6 4-6 MILBOURNE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Blackpool) PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Bodymasters Fitness Centre (Closed) Selbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.