Heron Way is in Blackpool and in Fylde district. FY3 8FB is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heron Way, Blackpool, FY3 8FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 8FA, FY3 8FL, FY3 8FN, FY3 8FQ, FY3 8FS, FY3 8FD, FY3 8FP, FY3 8QA, FY3 8FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY3 8FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.6% | 32.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 53.4% | 54.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 17.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 34.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 95.7% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 92.3% | 94.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 94.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Way was 769.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 280.8% higher than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heron Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brunswick and the 18th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 375.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Heron Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-12-16 | £439,385 |
| 2 Heron Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-18 | £227,652 |
| 52 Heron Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-05-20 | £321,725 |
| 28 Heron Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-26 | £413,459 |
| 42 Heron Way, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-08-03 | £345,506 |
FY3 8FB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Bathurst Avenue , Grange Park FY3 7RJ | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Junior School Dinmore Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7RW | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,440 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 | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School Fylde Community , Normoss Road FY3 0BE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dales House Normoss Road , Poulton-le-Fylde FY3 0BE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fylde Community School Normoss Road , Poulton-le-Fylde FY3 0BE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 106 Normoss Road, Normoss | 437 yd | |
| Walterz Entertainment Centre | Newton Hall Holiday Centre, Staining Road | 498 yd | |
| The 4 Seasons Eatery | 103 Staining Road | 709 yd | |
| The Boathouse Youth - Horsebridge Community Centre | 170 Horsebridge Road, Blackpool | 861 yd | |
| Cafe@thegrange | The Grange, Atthegrange, 2A Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | 1 Staining Road, Normoss | 400 yd | |
| Newton Hall Country Club | Newton Hall, 106 Staining Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKE 'N' BUTTIES | 6 The Strand, Staining Road | 381 yd | |
| Furamar Chinese Takeaway | 116 Normoss Road, Normoss | 437 yd | |
| Newton Hall Chippy | Newton Hall Holiday Centre, Staining Road | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Newton Hall Indoor Bowls Club Staining Road | indoor bowls, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Boundary Primary School DINMORE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Academy ST. WALBURGAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.