Cumberland Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 5QL is located in the Tyldesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 5QW, FY1 5QR, FY1 4EJ, FY1 4EH, FY1 5QQ, FY1 5QP, FY3 9EP, FY3 9ER, FY1 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY1 5QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 40.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 42.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 45% | 10.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 13.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 20.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 32.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 96% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 96.6% | 88.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Avenue was 125.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Bloomfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cumberland Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bloomfield and the 221st highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-02 | £269,742 |
| 30 Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-08-22 | £240,313 |
| 30 Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-21 | £163,755 |
| 50 Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-13 | £254,220 |
| 40 Cumberland Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-19 | £224,721 |
FY1 5QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 2out of 4 | 1,254 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 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,228 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 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,495 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 | 3,796 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 | 2,783 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 467 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 2,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Wee Chippy | 127 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 248 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Shop | The Cafe, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 288 yd | |
| China Garden | 59-61 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 509 yd | |
| Ronnies Bar and Eatery | 54-56 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 599 yd | |
| Sweet Divas | 27 Grasmere Road, Blackpool | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Bowling Club | Somerset Avenue, Blackpool | 225 yd | |
| The Wainwright Club | 173 Hornby Road, Blackpool | 573 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 598 yd | |
| Raikes Hall | 16 Liverpool Road, Blackpool | 851 yd | |
| Bloomfield Brewhouse | 47 Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 205 Park Road, Blackpool | 239 yd | |
| Subway | 104-106 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 420 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 67 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 445 yd | |
| New One | 84 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 445 yd | |
| The Monkey grill | 55 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road | 450 yd | |
| Blackpool Cricket Club WEST PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 665 yd |
| Blackpool Sports Centre WEST PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Blackpool) RIGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Brunswick Gym & Health Club 21-27 21-27 BETHESDA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 981 yd |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.