Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY1 4EX is primarily male, with 54.5% 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	43.9%	45.5%	1.6%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	56.1%	54.5%	-1.6%	49.0%	5.5%

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 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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	39.8%	43.3%	3.5%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	19.4%	30.4%	11.0%	44.2%	-13.8%
Separated	4.2%	2.3%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	19.9%	17.5%	-2.4%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	16.8%	6.4%	-10.4%	6.1%	0.3%

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 (58.8%) 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	25%	28.3%	3.3%	48.4%	-20.1%
Good health	36.3%	30.5%	-5.8%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	22.6%	25.1%	2.5%	12.7%	12.4%
Bad health	12.7%	10.2%	-2.5%	4.0%	6.2%
Very bad health	3.3%	5.9%	2.6%	1.2%	4.7%

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 4EX this area, 28.5% 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 22.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.4%	28.5%	-13.9%	18.2%	10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	18%	6.0%	9.6%	8.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	10.5%	-5.7%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	8.1%	7.6%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	7.6%	0.8%	16.9%	-9.3%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	22.7%	7.0%	33.8%	-11.1%
Other	6.3%	4.7%	-1.6%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	2.5%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	0.9%	2.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	95.3%	85.6%	-9.7%	81.4%	4.2%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% 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	91.5%	81.5%	-10.0%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	3.8%	12%	8.2%	6.1%	5.9%
Africa	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3.8%	1.0%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	80.6%	-10.9%	83.2%	-2.6%
10+ Years	0.5%	6.5%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	4.2%	4.8%	0.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	5.9%	4.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.2%	76.7%	-14.5%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	4.8%	1.3%	3.5%
Romania	5.9%	0.9%	5.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
South-East Asia	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	1.1%	6.0%	-4.9%

Safety

Is Raikes Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raikes Parade was 241.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Bloomfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Raikes Parade has the 31st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bloomfield and the 107th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£25,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in FY1 4EX, 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) - 9/10 (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 Raikes Parade are based on 58 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 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY1 4EX

Average Price
£225,537

Semi-Detached
£184,336

Terraced
£182,160

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£101,674

Other
£731,087

Estimated Average Property Prices for Raikes Parade

Average Price
£242,907

Semi-Detached
£214,492

Terraced
£173,363

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£101,288

Other
£852,685

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Raikes ParadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-07-10	£121,977
22 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-06-11	£168,010
50 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building	£183,000	2022-12-05	£175,941
44 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2022-07-25	£215,508
34 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2021-02-12	£118,637

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY1 4EX

Employment

FY1 4EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	50
Retired	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	17
Part-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Education	6
Construction	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Manufacturing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	- not rated	240 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT	- not rated	705 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT	3out of 4	705 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Infant School Caunce Street , FY3 8AF	- not rated	818 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF	- not rated	818 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	2,075 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,075 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR	1out of 4	2,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	2,514 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	2,514 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	2,344 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	3,469 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	3,469 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	5,342 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	2,361 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	3out of 4	3,324 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	394 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road , FY1 4QL	- not rated	411 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	1,077 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park School 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	- not rated	1,077 yd	Community special school	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
The Salvation Army	The Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool	176 yd
Tea and Vintage Tearoom	181-189 Church Street, Blackpool	232 yd
Emy lou's cafe	110 Albert Road, Blackpool	292 yd
The Streetlife Trust	48 Buchanan Street, Blackpool	393 yd
Cask and Tap	82 Topping Street, Blackpool	414 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brew Room	The Brew Room, 139-141 Church Street, Blackpool	296 yd
Raikes Hall	16 Liverpool Road, Blackpool	329 yd
The Wainwright Club	173 Hornby Road, Blackpool	392 yd
Mecca Bingo	Talbot Road, Blackpool	437 yd
Talbot Club	46 Milbourne Street, Blackpool	439 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dee's Bites	254 Church Street, Blackpool	235 yd
Big Butts	273A Church Street, Blackpool	302 yd
Downtown Pizza Grill and Curry House	111 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool	341 yd
Labony's Lunch Box	Private Address, Registered with local authority: Blackpool Council	409 yd
Godfather	1 The Strand, Blackpool	437 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	8-10 Topping Street, Blackpool	592 yd
The Co-Operative	17-19 Abingdon Street, Blackpool	605 yd
Tesco	130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool	693 yd
Heron Foods	78 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool	707 yd
Lidl Food Store	127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	1,000 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Reform Health Studio 4-6 4-6 MILBOURNE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	378 yd
All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road		474 yd
The Gateway Fitness Centre (Closed) George Street	health and fitness suite	482 yd
Blackpool Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Larkhill Street	indoor bowls	569 yd
The Gym (Blackpool) Talbot Road	health and fitness suite	616 yd
Bodymasters Fitness Centre (Closed) Selbourne Road	health and fitness suite	797 yd
Brunswick Gym & Health Club 21-27 21-27 BETHESDA ROAD	health and fitness suite	813 yd
Olympia Gym (Blackpool) (Closed) Devonshire Road	health and fitness suite	888 yd
Zest Leisure Club (Closed) Naventis Court Naventis Court Singleton Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,029 yd
Blackpool Cricket Club WEST PARK DRIVE	grass pitches, squash courts	1,037 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	68.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	68.6%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of FY1 4EX