Rydal Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 4AR is located in the Bloomfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 4AS, FY1 4AQ, FY1 5HU, FY1 4AP, FY1 4AT, FY1 5EB, FY1 4AG, FY1 4AW, FY1 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY1 4AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 47.3% | 43.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 32.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 45.8% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 13.2% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around FY1 4AR this area, 43.5% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 43.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 25.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.3% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 16.8% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 79.9% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 74.2% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 21% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 74.6% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.6% | 76.7% | -38.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 45.8% | 13.5% | 32.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Avenue was 218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Bloomfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rydal Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bloomfield and the 130th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-11-08 | £79,915 |
| 34 Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2023-09-28 | £90,696 |
| 25 Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2023-05-16 | £83,897 |
| 24 Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-04-19 | £81,429 |
| 27 Rydal Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £82,750 | 2022-12-08 | £84,061 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,711 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 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Divas | 27 Grasmere Road, Blackpool | 186 yd | |
| Geo’s rainbow studio cakes | 162 Central Drive, Blackpool | 209 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 96 Rigby Road, Blackpool | 264 yd | |
| Frankie & Bennys | Rigby Road, Blackpool | 335 yd | |
| His Provisions (Cafe) | 272-274 Central Drive, Blackpool | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel & Apartments Social Club | 124 Coronation Street, Blackpool | 483 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Talbot Road, Blackpool | 652 yd | |
| New Philly Family Bar | 68-70 Foxhall Road, Blackpool | 686 yd | |
| Ardwick | 32 Foxhall Road, Blackpool | 688 yd | |
| Castle Hotel | 28-34 Central Drive, Blackpool | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baker and the Butler | 28 Grasmere Road, Blackpool | 163 yd | |
| Oriental Chop Suey Bar | 231 Central Drive, Blackpool | 194 yd | |
| Kess Grill | 172 Central Drive, Blackpool | 225 yd | |
| burgerdome | 168 Central Drive, Blackpool | 225 yd | |
| Jays | 116A Central Drive, Blackpool | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool | 335 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Uk Gmbh, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 776 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Blackpool) RIGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road | 376 yd | |
| Brunswick Gym & Health Club 21-27 21-27 BETHESDA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Zest Leisure Club (Closed) Naventis Court Naventis Court Singleton Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Blackpool Fc (Bloomfield Road) SEASIDERS WAY | grass pitches | 671 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.