Southfield Drive, Blackpool, FY3 0AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 0AN 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	52.1%	50%	-2.1%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.9%	50%	2.1%	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	30.5%	38.2%	7.7%	37.9%	0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.6%	42.6%	-5.0%	44.2%	-1.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	12.8%	12.4%	-0.4%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	6.7%	4.1%	-2.6%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.1%	61.3%	9.2%	48.4%	12.9%
Good health	30.6%	28.3%	-2.3%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	13.2%	7.7%	-5.5%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

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	17.7%	10.7%	-7.0%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	7.7%	-5.7%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.2%	14.2%	-9.0%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	4.9%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	19.7%	8.1%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	42.1%	15.3%	33.8%	8.3%
Other	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.0%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	93.4%	-5.7%	81.4%	12.0%
Arab	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	98.6%	93.6%	-5.0%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	0.5%	3.2%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	93%	-5.6%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Southfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Drive was 91.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% higher than the Hardhorn with High Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Southfield Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross and the 122nd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in FY3 0AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Southfield Drive are based on 3 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 Southfield Drive, Blackpool, FY3 0AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY3 0AN

Average Price
£178,898

Semi-Detached
£179,266

Terraced
£170,067

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southfield Drive

Average Price
£159,555

Semi-Detached
£159,555

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Southfield Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2023-06-23	£187,392
18 Southfield Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2021-05-14	£186,108
31 Southfield Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2020-11-09	£203,595
18 Southfield Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-06-05	£179,824
1A Southfield Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2019-12-04	£160,445

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY3 0AN

Employment

FY3 0AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	181
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW	3out of 4	1,197 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG	3out of 4	1,387 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Staining Road , Staining FY3 0BW	3out of 4	1,614 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB	3out of 4	1,737 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Layton Primary School Meyler Avenue , Layton FY3 7DX	4out of 4	1,837 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	900 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	1,448 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	2,564 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	3,986 yd	Academy converter	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	1,575 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	3,921 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	2,790 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	1,268 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	2,543 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	3,091 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	3,091 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	3,123 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
Seniors	106 Normoss Road, Normoss	518 yd
The Boathouse Youth - Horsebridge Community Centre	170 Horsebridge Road, Blackpool	584 yd
Walterz Entertainment Centre	Newton Hall Holiday Centre, Staining Road	772 yd
The 4 Seasons Eatery	103 Staining Road	910 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newton Arms	1 Staining Road, Normoss	509 yd
Miller And Carter	Longhouse Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde	725 yd
Newton Hall Country Club	Newton Hall, 106 Staining Road	910 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Furamar Chinese Takeaway	116 Normoss Road, Normoss	518 yd
BAKE 'N' BUTTIES	6 The Strand, Staining Road	550 yd
Newton Hall Chippy	Newton Hall Holiday Centre, Staining Road	772 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool Newton Hall Indoor Bowls Club Staining Road	indoor bowls, swimming pool	805 yd
Baines School HIGHCROSS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	861 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	18 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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