Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY1 6QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	50.9%	47.9%	-3.0%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	49.1%	52.1%	3.0%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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	32.5%	34.4%	1.9%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.5%	38.6%	-1.9%	44.2%	-5.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Separated	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	13%	13.2%	0.2%	9.1%	4.1%
Widowed	12%	9%	-3.0%	6.1%	2.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.2%	48.7%	6.5%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	32.2%	32.5%	0.3%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	20.9%	12.8%	-8.1%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	4.3%	3.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.5%	22.3%	-9.2%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	10.9%	0.9%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	15.8%	-6.2%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.2%	3.7%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.8%	6.3%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	18%	24.5%	6.5%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	97.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	98.7%	95.7%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	95.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Stoke Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoke Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Marton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in FY1 6QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Stoke Avenue are based on 50 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 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 6QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY1 6QB

Average Price
£112,188

Semi-Detached
£104,130

Terraced
£112,511

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stoke Avenue

Average Price
£118,266

Semi-Detached
£119,788

Terraced
£118,202

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stoke AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2025-07-31	£91,598
31 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£132,000	2024-12-11	£136,497
20 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£134,000	2023-03-22	£144,050
17 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-03-03	£145,125
29 Stoke Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£130,500	2022-11-04	£132,555

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY1 6QB

Employment

FY1 6QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY1 6QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	15
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	7
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG	3out of 4	428 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD	3out of 4	516 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP	3out of 4	627 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH	2out of 4	848 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ	3out of 4	1,009 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	2out of 4	1,087 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	1,724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	1out of 4	2,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,968 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	4,263 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,591 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	- not rated	1,971 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	3out of 4	3,865 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW	3out of 4	600 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	988 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	1,789 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	- not rated	2,541 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Phil's Coffee Shop	420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool	467 yd
Pandoro Pizzeria	274 Waterloo Road, Blackpool	497 yd
No10 Ale House	258 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool	533 yd
The Hungry Elephant	234 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool	536 yd
The Cottage	31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool	707 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bloomfield Brewhouse	47 Ansdell Road, Blackpool	345 yd
Saddle Inn	286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool	506 yd
Boars Head	38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool	629 yd
Lane Ends Hotel	57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool	665 yd
Subscription Bowling Club	Somerset Avenue, Blackpool	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Raffles	1-1A Cunliffe Road, Blackpool	177 yd
New Evergreen Restaurant	49A Ansdell Road, Blackpool	283 yd
Dino's	Dinos, 30 Ansdell Road, Blackpool	336 yd
Domino's Pizza	483 Waterloo Road, Blackpool	472 yd
Maggies	481A Waterloo Road, Blackpool	472 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Foodstores	Uk Gmbh, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool	803 yd
Iceland	7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	903 yd
Asda	1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court	health and fitness suite	150 yd
St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	472 yd
Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD	grass pitches	779 yd
Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE		911 yd
Blackpool Fc (Bloomfield Road) SEASIDERS WAY	grass pitches	945 yd
St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	1,090 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	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%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	186.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY1 6QB