Falmouth Road is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY1 6LH is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falmouth Road, Blackpool, FY1 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY1 6LJ, FY1 6JN, FY1 6LE, FY1 6LP, FY1 6JW, FY1 6LD, FY1 5JP, FY1 6LR, FY1 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY1 6LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 6LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 39.4% | 54.7% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 23.9% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42% | 39.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 36.8% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 19.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 6LH this area, 30.7% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 30.7% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 86.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 90.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falmouth Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Hawes Side average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falmouth Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hawes Side and the 156th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Falmouth Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-22 | £144,984 |
| 19 Falmouth Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-18 | £165,224 |
| 3 Falmouth Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-27 | £121,294 |
| 9 Falmouth Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-10-19 | £134,096 |
| 10 Falmouth Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2021-06-22 | £139,627 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 2out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,577 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 | 4,877 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 | 1,744 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 3,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 BIT RESTAURANT ARCADE CLUB | 74 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 179 yd | |
| The Corner Flag | Second Floor Blackpool Stadium, Seasiders Way, Blackpool | 336 yd | |
| Blackpool Football Club | Blackpool Football Club Ltd, Seasiders Way, Blackpool | 419 yd | |
| His Provisions (Cafe) | 272-274 Central Drive, Blackpool | 453 yd | |
| Gurkha Restaurant & Bar | 148-154 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Brewhouse | 47 Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 299 yd | |
| Waterloo Hotel | 166 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 502 yd | |
| The Bridge | 124 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 585 yd | |
| Q's Snooker Club | 249 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 655 yd | |
| Royal Oak Hotel | 322 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Lounge | 129a Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 122 yd | |
| seasliders | 399 Central Drive, Blackpool | 229 yd | |
| Dino's | Dinos, 30 Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 297 yd | |
| New Evergreen Restaurant | 49A Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 354 yd | |
| Raffles | 1-1A Cunliffe Road, Blackpool | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstores | Uk Gmbh, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool | 178 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 845 yd | |
| Tesco | 130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Fc (Bloomfield Road) SEASIDERS WAY | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Blackpool) RIGBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Gym It Blackpool Waterloo Road | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Lido Swimming Pool (Closed) Lytham Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 912 yd |
| South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD | 912 yd | |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Brunswick Gym & Health Club 21-27 21-27 BETHESDA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.