Bethel Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY2 9NA is located in the Bispham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY2 9LY, FY2 0JT, FY2 9ND, FY2 9LZ, FY2 9NB, FY2 9LX, FY2 9EF, FY2 0JU, FY2 0JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY2 9NA 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 | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.8% | 31.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 41.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 42.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 19.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 97.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethel Avenue was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Bispham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bethel Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bispham and the 136th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-08 | £190,584 |
| 6 Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-01-19 | £100,289 |
| 20 Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2023-09-22 | £110,056 |
| 17 Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-31 | £151,356 |
| 12 Bethel Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-25 | £166,957 |
The percentage of retired residents living in FY2 9NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Bispham FY2 0HH | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue , Bispham FY2 0LY | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Free School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Zen | 319 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 395 yd | |
| The Atrium | The Atrium, Moor Park Health And Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool | 428 yd | |
| Sunam Tandoori Restaurant | 93-99 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 477 yd | |
| Mi Casa Su Casa | 117 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 477 yd | |
| Seniors | 2 All Hallows Road, Blackpool | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 226 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 395 yd | |
| Squirrel Public House | Squirrel Hotel, Squirrel Hotel, Bispham Road, Blackpool | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Thip | 212 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 377 yd | |
| Sayers Bakery | 337 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 395 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 323 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 395 yd | |
| Slice Sandwich Box | 133 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 438 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | Bispham Pharmacy, 2 Blackpool Road, Blackpool | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Rear Of, 216 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 80 Red Bank Road, Blackpool | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 All Hallows Road, Blackpool | 565 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50-52 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bispham Endowed Church Of England Primary School BISPHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre BRISTOL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Moor Park / Extension WINNIPEG PLACE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Bispham Body Senze (Closed) 13-17 13-17 All Hallows Road | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Cavendish Road Recreation Ground Holmfield Road | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Montgomery High School ALL HALLOWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Ltd DEVONSHIRE ROAD | golf | 943 yd |
| Bispham Body Senze (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Bristol Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy (Closed) Bispham Road | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.