Talbot Road is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 3QS is located in the Brunswick 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 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 3QZ, FY1 3RQ, FY1 3QX, FY1 3RS, FY1 3RH, FY1 3RG, FY1 3RA, FY1 3HW, FY1 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY1 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 41.5% | 51.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 23.6% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 37.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3QS this area, 30.9% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 30.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 13.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 18.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 97.1% | 91% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 90.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Road was 484.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.0% higher than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brunswick and the 52nd highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2024-03-15 | £60,637 |
| 326 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-10-28 | £73,528 |
| 306 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2021-03-12 | £42,321 |
| 304 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-09 | £157,538 |
| 312 Talbot Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-08-06 | £66,537 |
FY1 3QS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary Academy Westminster Road , FY1 2QE | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 3,906 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 | 2,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,459 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 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 4,261 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 | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 2,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 160-170 Devonshire Road, Blackpool | 335 yd | |
| Rock Hard Studios | Unit 4, Cocker Trading Estate, Blackpool | 374 yd | |
| Comfort C.A.F.E | St Thomas Church, Caunce Street, Blackpool | 430 yd | |
| The Station Cafe | 24-26 High Street, Blackpool | 491 yd | |
| The Streetlife Trust | 48 Buchanan Street, Blackpool | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsden Arms | 204 Talbot Road, Blackpool | 367 yd | |
| Talbot Club | 46 Milbourne Street, Blackpool | 480 yd | |
| Corner House | 80 Sherbourne Road, Blackpool | 487 yd | |
| New Mount Pleasant | 103-105 High Street, Blackpool | 528 yd | |
| Cuban Bar | 29A Dickson Road, Blackpool | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 170 Devonshire Road, Blackpool | 335 yd | |
| Goodfellas | 129-131 Devonshire Road, Blackpool | 370 yd | |
| May Wah Chinese Takeaway | Chinese Takeaway, 145-147 Devonshire Road, Blackpool | 370 yd | |
| Pars | 380 Talbot Road, Blackpool | 403 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | 79-81 Caunce Street, Blackpool | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Food Store | 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool | 370 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 8-10 Topping Street, Blackpool | 693 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 17-19 Abingdon Street, Blackpool | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodymasters Fitness Centre (Closed) Selbourne Road | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Olympia Gym (Blackpool) (Closed) Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Blackpool Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Larkhill Street | indoor bowls | 487 yd |
| The Gateway Fitness Centre (Closed) George Street | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Reform Health Studio 4-6 4-6 MILBOURNE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| The Gym (Blackpool) Talbot Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Claremont Park Claremont Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Imperial Hotel Blackpool PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Blackpool) PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.