Hilton Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 6HF 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 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 6EY, FY1 6HG, FY1 6HJ, FY4 2AD, FY1 6ES, FY4 1DP, FY1 6HQ, FY1 6ET, FY1 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY1 6HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 44.9% | 52.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 25.2% | 14.1% | -11.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (65.8%) 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 | 37.5% | 30.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 6HF this area, 32.5% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 32.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.6% | 87.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 40.2% | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton Avenue was 548.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% higher than the Bloomfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilton Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bloomfield and the 33rd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 249.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-08-15 | £128,806 |
| 14 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-06-09 | £97,632 |
| 20 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2020-12-11 | £98,902 |
| 2 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-12-12 | £91,278 |
| 8 Hilton Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-10-24 | £128,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | - not rated | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary School Severn Road , FY4 1EE | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 648 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 4,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars C/O Northerncare , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Waterloo Kitchen | 103 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 75 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 233 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 134 yd | |
| Lido Royal Cafe | 277-279 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 136 yd | |
| Terpz Kitchen Ltd | 260-262 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 156 yd | |
| Round Table Cafe | 255 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Hotel | 322 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 60 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 265 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 101 yd | |
| Ma Kelly's South | 239 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 125 yd | |
| Q's Snooker Club | 249 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 163 yd | |
| Waterloo Hotel | 166 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Palladium Buildings, Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 41 yd | |
| KFC | 302-306 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 60 yd | |
| Franky's | 308-310 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 60 yd | |
| Aarzoo's Blackpool | 316 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 60 yd | |
| Nutri-Nosh | 268 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 204 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Uk Gmbh, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lido Swimming Pool (Closed) Lytham Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 190 yd |
| Gym It Blackpool Waterloo Road | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 649 yd |
| South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Blackpool Fc (Bloomfield Road) SEASIDERS WAY | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Sandcastle Water Park THE SANDCASTLE THE SANDCASTLE PROMENADE | swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Pleasure Beach Arena PROMENADE | ice rinks | 918 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.