Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY2 0LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY2 0LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	50.5%	50%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.5%	50%	0.5%	49.0%	1.0%

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	29.8%	32.6%	2.8%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	46.4%	3.7%	44.2%	2.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	14.2%	12.9%	-1.3%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	9.3%	4.7%	-4.6%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	41.9%	43.5%	1.6%	48.4%	-4.9%
Good health	35%	34%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	17.3%	14.4%	-2.9%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	1.2%	0.2%

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	31.6%	20.5%	-11.1%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	8.1%	-8.3%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	14.5%	-0.6%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	8%	8.5%	0.5%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	18.8%	5.5%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	10.2%	27.4%	17.2%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	5.3%	2.1%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.6%	94.3%	-4.3%	81.4%	12.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.2%	95.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.8%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Bispham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bispham Road was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Greenlands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bispham Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Greenlands and the 205th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY2 0LA, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Bispham Road are based on 463 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 Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY2 0LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY2 0LA

Average Price
£201,097

Semi-Detached
£190,614

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£475,177

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,677

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bispham Road

Average Price
£168,410

Semi-Detached
£193,198

Terraced
£140,376

Detached
£313,776

Flats/Maisonettes
£87,869

Other
£139,720

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bispham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
160A Bispham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£141,000	2022-12-16	£137,234
158 Bispham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2022-04-29	£161,255
182 Bispham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-03-29	£486,998
218 Bispham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,000	2021-02-25	£158,486
212 Bispham Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,950	2021-02-24	£194,614

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY2 0LA

Employment

FY2 0LA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	11
Manufacturing	8
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Education	3
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY	- not rated	359 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY	3out of 4	359 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Junior School Moorpark Avenue , FY2 0LY	- not rated	443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Infant School Moorpark Avenue , FY2 0LY	- not rated	443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Bispham FY2 0HH	3out of 4	622 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	293 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery High School - A Language College and Full Service School All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	- not rated	1,348 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	1,679 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	2out of 4	1,679 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	1,116 yd	Community school	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	1,419 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	1,419 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	1,893 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	1,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN	- not rated	1,233 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP	- not rated	1,260 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP	- not rated	1,335 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Preparatory School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ	- not rated	1,400 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,658 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummy Open Kitchen	221 Bispham Road, Blackpool	329 yd
Bounce Play Centre	Unit 2, 71 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool	359 yd
The Atrium	The Atrium, Moor Park Health And Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool	476 yd
Eurest Catering	Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool	564 yd
St Annes Church	80 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool	658 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Squirrel Public House	Squirrel Hotel, Squirrel Hotel, Bispham Road, Blackpool		67 yd
Albion	226 Red Bank Road, Blackpool		996 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok Spice	15 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool	161 yd
Squirrel Chippy	3 Collins Avenue, Blackpool	180 yd
Stars Pizza Milano	219 Bispham Road, Blackpool	317 yd
Subway	217 Bispham Road, Blackpool	329 yd
Canton Chef	50-52 Ashfield Road, Blackpool	753 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	Rear Of, 216 Red Bank Road, Blackpool		951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool Aspire Academy (Closed) Bispham Road	grass pitches	323 yd
Moor Park / Extension WINNIPEG PLACE	grass pitches	367 yd
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre BRISTOL AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	475 yd
Bispham Endowed Church Of England Primary School BISPHAM ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Bispham Body Senze (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Bristol Avenue	health and fitness suite	751 yd
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Ltd DEVONSHIRE ROAD	golf	797 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	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY2 0LA