Beckway Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 8JY is located in the Layton 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 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 8PH, FY3 8LA, FY3 8JZ, FY3 7EJ, FY3 8JU, FY3 8PJ, FY3 8LB, FY3 7EH, FY3 7HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 8JY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 32.1% | 40% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 36.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 25.4% | 26% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 17.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 84.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 11% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 84.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 6% | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckway Avenue was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beckway Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brunswick and the 161st lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-08-19 | £141,944 |
| 4 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-01 | £142,432 |
| 15 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-01-31 | £175,109 |
| 17 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2017-04-20 | £120,065 |
| 21 Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2016-02-12 | £182,989 |
FY3 8JY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Bathurst Avenue , Grange Park FY3 7RJ | - not rated | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 602 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community 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 | 1,608 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 | 1,856 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,127 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 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Alternative Provision 30 Mowbray Drive , FY3 7UN | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Family Hub | 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool | 520 yd | |
| Curiositea @ 23 | 23 Layton Road, Blackpool | 599 yd | |
| Cafe@thegrange | The Grange, Atthegrange, 2A Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool | 617 yd | |
| Hash Browns | 161 Layton Road, Blackpool | 748 yd | |
| Country Hamper | 436-438 Talbot Road, Blackpool | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 4 Pub | Number Four And Freemasons Hotel, Layton Road, Blackpool | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torsway Fish and Chips | 41 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool | 208 yd | |
| Onslow Plaice | 77 Onslow Road, Blackpool | 520 yd | |
| Honest Crust | 4 Onslow Road, Blackpool | 566 yd | |
| Sayers | 11-13 Layton Road, Blackpool | 592 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 29 Layton Road, Blackpool | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Academy ST. WALBURGAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Boundary Primary School DINMORE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 624 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Blackpool) NEWTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 1,002 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 | 153.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.