Central Drive is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 5EE 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 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 5EG, FY1 5EA, FY1 5EF, FY1 5HH, FY1 5DT, FY1 5EH, FY1 5DY, FY1 5HB, FY1 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY1 5EE is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 47.5% | 42% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 58% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 5EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 25% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 13.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (65.6%) 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 | 38.9% | 37.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 22.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 5EE this area, 32% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.9% | 32% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 18.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 84.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 88.5% | 83.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 83.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 39.7% | 13.5% | 26.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Drive was 429.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Bloomfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Central Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bloomfield and the 61st highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Central Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-03-27 | £68,897 |
| 113 - 115 Central Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-01-04 | £92,327 |
| 145 Central Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2023-12-05 | £147,016 |
| 145 Central Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-05 | £105,015 |
| 125 Central Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-10-31 | £96,577 |
FY1 5EE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 2out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,817 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 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,009 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 | 4,264 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 | 2,612 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 3,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo’s rainbow studio cakes | 162 Central Drive, Blackpool | 38 yd | |
| Sandwich Stop | 59 Central Drive, Blackpool | 170 yd | |
| Red Pepper Chinese Takeaway | 51 Central Drive, Blackpool | 170 yd | |
| Grads Cafe Blackpool & Fylde College | Blackpool And Fylde College, Palatine Road, Blackpool | 208 yd | |
| Blackpool Resort / No.1 Bar | 1A Reads Avenue, Blackpool | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel & Apartments Social Club | 124 Coronation Street, Blackpool | 308 yd | |
| Ardwick | 32 Foxhall Road, Blackpool | 465 yd | |
| New Philly Family Bar | 68-70 Foxhall Road, Blackpool | 488 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Talbot Road, Blackpool | 507 yd | |
| Castle Hotel | 28-34 Central Drive, Blackpool | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kess Grill | 172 Central Drive, Blackpool | 37 yd | |
| burgerdome | 168 Central Drive, Blackpool | 37 yd | |
| Jays | 116A Central Drive, Blackpool | 129 yd | |
| Lilo Charcoal | 124 Central Drive, Blackpool | 129 yd | |
| Tito's | 102A Central Drive, Blackpool | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool | 129 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 78 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool | 641 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Uk Gmbh, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 853 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 17-19 Abingdon Street, Blackpool | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Gym & Health Club 21-27 21-27 BETHESDA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Blackpool) RIGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Zest Leisure Club (Closed) Naventis Court Naventis Court Singleton Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road | 473 yd | |
| Blackpool Fc (Bloomfield Road) SEASIDERS WAY | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Reform Health Studio 4-6 4-6 MILBOURNE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.