Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY2 0RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	50.2%	-3.7%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.1%	49.8%	3.7%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of FY2 0RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.7%	22.9%	0.2%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	62.3%	3.6%	44.2%	18.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8%	5.5%	-2.5%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	8.4%	7.2%	-1.2%	6.1%	1.1%

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	36.3%	47.6%	11.3%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	38%	33.7%	-4.3%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	20%	14.2%	-5.8%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	5.7%	3.7%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	29.3%	16.2%	-13.1%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	8.5%	-4.4%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	13.7%	-0.5%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	8%	9%	1.0%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	17.1%	9.1%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	24%	32.5%	8.5%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	3.6%	3%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	99.3%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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%	97%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.2%	3%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	97%	1.1%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	3%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.8%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Devonshire Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Claremont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Devonshire Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Claremont and the 49th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in FY2 0RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 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 - 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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 Devonshire Road are based on 773 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 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY2 0RB

Average Price
£212,471

Semi-Detached
£212,471

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Devonshire Road

Average Price
£203,586

Semi-Detached
£212,679

Terraced
£130,758

Detached
£309,186

Flats/Maisonettes
£83,400

Other
£431,928

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Devonshire Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
374 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2022-02-25	£212,580
380 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2016-03-23	£203,467
390 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,500	2015-05-27	£232,348
382 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2012-10-26	£186,470
384 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2011-04-28	£189,209

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY2 0RB

Employment

FY2 0RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 FY2 0RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	22
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langdale Free School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ	- not rated	540 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD	3out of 4	726 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD	- not rated	726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Claremont Community Primary School Westminster Road , FY1 2QE	- not rated	1,113 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westminster Primary Academy Westminster Road , FY1 2QE	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy converter	No	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	862 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	1,983 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	2out of 4	1,983 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	- not rated	2,098 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,098 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	479 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	1,896 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	1,896 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	2,814 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	376 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langdale Preparatory School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ	- not rated	540 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN	- not rated	1,319 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP	- not rated	1,646 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norman House Independent School Norman House , Robson Way FY3 7PP	- not rated	1,744 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,963 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
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Catering (BNSGC Catering)	Blackpool North Shore Golf Club, Devonshire Road, Blackpool	398 yd
Ciao Ciao	300 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	596 yd
Oak House	9-11 Knowle Avenue, Blackpool	612 yd
Eurest Catering	Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool	636 yd
Joanna's Cheese and Wine Bar	14a Knowle Avenue, Blackpool	701 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sullivan's Bar	277 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	710 yd
Ma Kelly's Showboat (Uncle Toms Cabin)	44-46 Queens Promenade, Blackpool	824 yd
Devonshire Arms Hotel	Hotel, Devonshire Road, Blackpool	833 yd
Squirrel Public House	Squirrel Hotel, Squirrel Hotel, Bispham Road, Blackpool	901 yd
Gynn Pub	Accomodation, 341 Dickson Road, Blackpool	1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
No1 Chinese Take Away	302 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	596 yd
Crumbs Sandwiches	93 Holmfield Road, Blackpool	690 yd
The Fishery	273 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	710 yd
Domino's Pizza	279 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	710 yd
Butty Bar	283 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	710 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Ltd DEVONSHIRE ROAD	golf	400 yd
Unity Academy Blackpool WARBRECK HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	481 yd
Blackpool Aspire Academy (Closed) Bispham Road	grass pitches	848 yd
Claremont Park Claremont Road	grass pitches	896 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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	239.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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