Alston Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY2 0TD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	51.2%	49.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	48.8%	50.5%	1.7%	49.0%	1.5%

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	32.2%	33.8%	1.6%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	47.8%	0.0%	44.2%	3.6%
Separated	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.7%	11.9%	1.2%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	3.9%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.2%

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	45.9%	46.4%	0.5%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	39.6%	35.7%	-3.9%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	9.8%	13.3%	3.5%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	3.9%	3.4%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

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	22%	13.4%	-8.6%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	12.8%	-4.6%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	17.8%	-1.1%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	6.3%	1.4%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	19.9%	4.6%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	27.2%	9.3%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.9%	95.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	14.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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%	93.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.8%	3.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	93.5%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0.2%	3.6%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.7%	76.7%	6.0%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Alston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alston Road was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Greenlands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Alston Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Greenlands and the 115th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

🔎 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 0TD, 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 Alston Road are based on 26 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 Alston Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TD

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY2 0TD

Average Price
£147,297

Semi-Detached
£160,562

Terraced
£142,876

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alston Road

Average Price
£143,221

Semi-Detached
£145,962

Terraced
£142,003

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Alston Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-01-17	£146,716
6 Alston Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-03-28	£149,333
3 Alston Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£127,000	2023-08-03	£133,369
6 Alston Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2022-04-28	£101,439
13 Alston Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£146,500	2021-09-17	£160,758

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY2 0TD

Employment

FY2 0TD 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	154
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	6

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	46
Human health and social work activities	45
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Manufacturing	28
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Information and communication	14
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate 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	3out of 4	941 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Layton Primary School Meyler Avenue , Layton FY3 7DX	4out of 4	1,140 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Seacrest Avenue , FY1 2SD	3out of 4	1,227 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Free School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ	3out of 4	1,228 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Bispham FY2 0HH	3out of 4	1,282 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	1,722 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	2,035 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	2,817 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	3,881 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,208 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	2,521 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	3out of 4	588 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,296 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	2,512 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	3,249 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	3,307 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	3,398 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eurest Catering	Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool	223 yd
Yummy Open Kitchen	221 Bispham Road, Blackpool	446 yd
St Annes Church	80 Salmesbury Avenue, Blackpool	478 yd
Ciao Ciao	300 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	945 yd
Bounce Play Centre	Unit 2, 71 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool	955 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Squirrel Public House	Squirrel Hotel, Squirrel Hotel, Bispham Road, Blackpool		666 yd
Sullivan's Bar	277 Devonshire Road, Blackpool		978 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh	99 Bispham Road, Blackpool	120 yd
The Eastern Spice	95 Bispham Road, Blackpool	120 yd
Subway	217 Bispham Road, Blackpool	446 yd
Stars Pizza Milano	219 Bispham Road, Blackpool	459 yd
Teanos Kitchen	109 Mowbray Drive, Blackpool	594 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chung Wah Blackpool	Chung Wah Supermarket, Plymouth Road, Blackpool		535 yd
Tesco	Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool		967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool Aspire Academy (Closed) Bispham Road	grass pitches	413 yd
Unity Academy Blackpool WARBRECK HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	590 yd
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Ltd DEVONSHIRE ROAD	golf	961 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	77.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.7 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	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY2 0TD