Grange Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 8EJ 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	52.7%	50%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.3%	50%	2.7%	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.

In the immediate area around FY3 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	49.4%	46.2%	-3.2%	37.9%	8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	26.6%	29.7%	3.1%	44.2%	-14.5%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	4.3%	1.4%	-2.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	13.3%	14.2%	0.9%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	4.7%	7.5%	2.8%	6.1%	1.4%

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	45.3%	44.2%	-1.1%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	38.7%	30.5%	-8.2%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	11.3%	17.5%	6.2%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	3.7%	6.7%	3.0%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	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.

In the area around FY3 8EJ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.6%	28.2%	1.6%	18.2%	10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	12.7%	-3.6%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	16.4%	-5.1%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	0.4%	4.7%	4.3%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	11.3%	-4.6%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	24.9%	8.2%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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)
Indian	1%	5.2%	4.2%	3.1%	2.1%
Pakistani	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.3%	91%	-4.3%	81.4%	9.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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%	92.1%	-5.9%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	5.6%	3.9%	5.6%	0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	91.1%	-6.2%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	4.1%	2.8%	1.9%	2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	4.9%	1.2%	3.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	29.1%	13.5%	15.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.6%	37.2%	12.4%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Grange Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grange Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brunswick and the 60th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in FY3 8EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Grange Road are based on 136 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 Grange Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY3 8EJ

Average Price
£124,525

Semi-Detached
£157,140

Terraced
£121,658

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£50,293

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grange Road

Average Price
£131,052

Semi-Detached
£135,061

Terraced
£128,539

Detached
£168,011

Flats/Maisonettes
£59,450

Other
£197,071

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grange Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Grange Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2026-03-23	£112,000
7 Grange Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-12-18	£135,000
45 Grange Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2025-10-03	£116,660
7 Grange Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-03-24	£123,879
10 Grange Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2024-08-30	£118,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY3 8EJ

Employment

FY3 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	63
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	17
Self-Employed	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	28
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Layton Primary School Meyler Avenue , Layton FY3 7DX	4out of 4	441 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG	3out of 4	684 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF	- not rated	764 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF	- not rated	764 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devonshire Infant School Caunce Street , FY3 8AF	- not rated	803 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic College St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	- not rated	642 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	1,604 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	2out of 4	1,604 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	1,887 yd	Community school	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	1,195 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	1,857 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	1,857 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	3,938 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	1,284 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	3out of 4	4,744 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN	- not rated	1,198 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE	- not rated	1,237 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,600 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	- not rated	1,600 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP	- not rated	1,635 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curiositea @ 23	23 Layton Road, Blackpool	128 yd
Country Hamper	436-438 Talbot Road, Blackpool	367 yd
North Family Hub	31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool	588 yd
Hash Browns	161 Layton Road, Blackpool	649 yd
Costa Coffee	160-170 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	775 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
No 4 Pub	Number Four And Freemasons Hotel, Layton Road, Blackpool	885 yd
Devonshire Arms Hotel	Hotel, Devonshire Road, Blackpool	970 yd
Sullivan's Bar	277 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sayers	11-13 Layton Road, Blackpool	113 yd
Golden Bird	29 Layton Road, Blackpool	113 yd
Merry-Cat	39 Layton Road, Blackpool	113 yd
Mr Nitro's Nitro Ice Cream	33 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool	158 yd
Fishers Plaice	29 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool	158 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool	476 yd
Lidl Food Store	127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool	723 yd
Chung Wah Blackpool	Chung Wah Supermarket, Plymouth Road, Blackpool	1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Mary'S Catholic Academy ST. WALBURGAS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	642 yd
Olympia Gym (Blackpool) (Closed) Devonshire Road	health and fitness suite	802 yd
Helio Fitness (Blackpool) NEWTON DRIVE	health and fitness suite	865 yd
Boundary Primary School DINMORE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	918 yd
Bodymasters Fitness Centre (Closed) Selbourne Road	health and fitness suite	977 yd
Claremont Park Claremont Road	grass pitches	1,073 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY3 8EJ