Exchange Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY1 2DX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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	47.3%	48.4%	1.1%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	52.7%	51.6%	-1.1%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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	52.3%	62.5%	10.2%	37.9%	24.6%
Married: Opposite sex	23.6%	18.5%	-5.1%	44.2%	-25.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	5%	5.6%	0.6%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	15.5%	9.5%	-6.0%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.5%

Health

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 (65.5%) 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	34.3%	30.7%	-3.6%	48.4%	-17.7%
Good health	34.3%	34.8%	0.5%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	18.4%	21.3%	2.9%	12.7%	8.6%
Bad health	10.6%	10.8%	0.2%	4.0%	6.8%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around FY1 2DX this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	29%	-8.3%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	22.1%	8.0%	9.6%	12.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.7%	13.4%	-9.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3%	0.7%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	12.6%	3.5%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	10%	17.3%	7.3%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	4.5%	2.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.0%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	95.1%	-2.1%	81.4%	13.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.1%	93.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	93.8%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	49.7%	76.7%	-27.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
No passport held	45.1%	13.5%	31.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.6%	37.2%	15.4%
Christian	41.5%	46.2%	-4.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Exchange Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exchange Street was 529.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.7% higher than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Exchange Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brunswick and the 34th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 278.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£27,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in FY1 2DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Exchange Street are based on 95 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Exchange Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY1 2DX

Average Price
£120,345

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£100,067

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£302,843

Estimated Average Property Prices for Exchange Street

Average Price
£120,342

Semi-Detached
£109,386

Terraced
£109,874

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£275,699

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Exchange Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Exchange Street, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£122,000	2025-11-27	£123,770
39 Exchange Street, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£107,000	2025-03-28	£110,042
34 Exchange Street, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-10-06	£161,814
32 Exchange Street, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-05-07	£300,371
39 Exchange Street, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2020-03-20	£95,488

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY1 2DX

Employment

FY1 2DX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Long-Term Sick or disabled	48
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	42
Other	20
Unemployed	20
Retired	17
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Manufacturing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Construction	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Claremont Community Primary School Westminster Road , FY1 2QE	- not rated	687 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westminster Primary Academy Westminster Road , FY1 2QE	3out of 4	687 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX	- not rated	834 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Infant School Caunce Street , FY3 8AF	- not rated	993 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF	- not rated	993 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	- not rated	2,146 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,146 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	2,536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	2,963 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	2out of 4	2,963 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	1,642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	3,104 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	3,104 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	4,598 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	1,614 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	3out of 4	4,250 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE	- not rated	1,023 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road , FY1 4QL	- not rated	1,280 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Preparatory School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ	- not rated	1,605 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	1,987 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	2,039 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tuck In Cafe	Tuckin Cafe, 122 Egerton Road, Blackpool	120 yd
Mama Lu Lu's	132 Egerton Road, Blackpool	120 yd
Rock Hard Studios	Unit 4, Cocker Trading Estate, Blackpool	147 yd
The Station Cafe	24-26 High Street, Blackpool	215 yd
Monty's Cafe at Claremont Community Centre	North Shore Methodist Church, Dickson Road, Blackpool	229 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Mount Pleasant	103-105 High Street, Blackpool	79 yd
Duke of York	Duke Of York Hotel, Dickson Road, Blackpool	299 yd
Cuban Bar	29A Dickson Road, Blackpool	300 yd
Ramsden Arms	204 Talbot Road, Blackpool	360 yd
Corner House	80 Sherbourne Road, Blackpool	393 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Chips	119 Egerton Road, Blackpool	127 yd
Fireaway Blackpool	113 Egerton Road, Blackpool	137 yd
Woo Sang Take Away	17-19 Pleasant Street, Blackpool	157 yd
Sams Chippy	50A Dickson Road, Blackpool	334 yd
Finesse Chippy	30 Dickson Road, Blackpool	334 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	8-10 Topping Street, Blackpool	535 yd
The Co-Operative	17-19 Abingdon Street, Blackpool	741 yd
Lidl Food Store	127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Blackpool PROMENADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	455 yd
Blackpool Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Larkhill Street	indoor bowls	467 yd
The Gym (Blackpool) Talbot Road	health and fitness suite	517 yd
The Gateway Fitness Centre (Closed) George Street	health and fitness suite	558 yd
Bodymasters Fitness Centre (Closed) Selbourne Road	health and fitness suite	648 yd
Reform Health Studio 4-6 4-6 MILBOURNE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	663 yd
Livingwell Health Club (Blackpool) PROMENADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	736 yd
Olympia Gym (Blackpool) (Closed) Devonshire Road	health and fitness suite	821 yd
Claremont Park Claremont Road	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

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.