Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0PR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY2 0PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	53.2%	1.8%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	48.6%	46.8%	-1.8%	49.0%	-2.2%

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	36.1%	36.1%	0.0%	37.9%	-1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	41.6%	44.9%	3.3%	44.2%	0.7%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	2%	3%	1.0%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	12.2%	11.4%	-0.8%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	6.8%	3.4%	-3.4%	6.1%	-2.7%

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	48%	44.1%	-3.9%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	29.8%	36.8%	7.0%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	16.9%	14.9%	-2.0%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	3.9%	3.5%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	24.7%	19.6%	-5.1%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	9.2%	-4.7%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	17.7%	-4.6%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.5%	2.4%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	16.2%	3.4%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	24.6%	7.4%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	3%	4.2%	1.2%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	97.5%	96.8%	-0.7%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	96.6%	93.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1.1%	4.4%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.7%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	93.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Salmesbury Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salmesbury Avenue was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Greenlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Salmesbury Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Greenlands and the 89th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

🔎 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 0PR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Salmesbury Avenue are based on 125 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 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0PR

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY2 0PR

Average Price
£150,743

Semi-Detached
£155,532

Terraced
£132,576

Detached
£188,763

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Salmesbury Avenue

Average Price
£155,501

Semi-Detached
£157,165

Terraced
£143,402

Detached
£197,668

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Salmesbury AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2025-05-02	£120,474
58 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2025-03-07	£118,717
35 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2024-10-03	£110,350
47 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-10-17	£162,513
32 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-01-27	£184,100

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY2 0PR

Employment

FY2 0PR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	30
Construction	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Education	11
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moor Park Junior School Moorpark Avenue , FY2 0LY	- not rated	624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Infant School Moorpark Avenue , FY2 0LY	- not rated	624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY	- not rated	685 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY	3out of 4	685 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Bispham FY2 0HH	3out of 4	1,258 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	438 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	1,014 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	2out of 4	1,014 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	- not rated	1,843 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	1,843 yd	Academy converter	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	1,070 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	775 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	775 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	2,159 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	1,133 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP	- not rated	595 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN	- not rated	655 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP	- not rated	673 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	993 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	993 yd	Community special school	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
St Annes Church	80 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool	9 yd
Yummy Open Kitchen	221 Bispham Road, Blackpool	364 yd
Eurest Catering	Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool	562 yd
Bounce Play Centre	Unit 2, 71 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool	687 yd
Nibbles @ Carleton	Adjacent Offices Carleton Crematorium, Stocks Road, Blackpool	828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Squirrel Public House	Squirrel Hotel, Squirrel Hotel, Bispham Road, Blackpool		630 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	217 Bispham Road, Blackpool	364 yd
Stars Pizza Milano	219 Bispham Road, Blackpool	372 yd
Squirrel Chippy	3 Collins Avenue, Blackpool	505 yd
Fresh	99 Bispham Road, Blackpool	531 yd
The Eastern Spice	95 Bispham Road, Blackpool	531 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chung Wah Blackpool	Chung Wah Supermarket, Plymouth Road, Blackpool		755 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool Aspire Academy (Closed) Bispham Road	grass pitches	428 yd
Blackpool Sixth Form College BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	932 yd
Moor Park / Extension WINNIPEG PLACE	grass pitches	954 yd
Bispham Body Senze (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Bristol Avenue	health and fitness suite	963 yd
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre BRISTOL AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,068 yd
Unity Academy Blackpool WARBRECK HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,074 yd
Playfootball (Blackpool) Garstang Road West	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,091 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	59 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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