Alwood Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 8NG 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 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 8NA, FY3 8NF, FY3 8NE, FY3 8ND, FY3 8JE, FY3 8PB, FY3 8NB, FY3 8LH, FY3 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 8NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 31.6% | 32.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.7% | 59.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 21.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 35.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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% | 91.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwood Avenue was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alwood Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brunswick and the 69th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2024-12-10 | £529,640 |
| 9 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-04-08 | £172,032 |
| 7 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-22 | £433,589 |
| 2 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-02-18 | £432,226 |
| 11 Alwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-09-24 | £352,472 |
FY3 8NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
FY3 8NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Layton Primary School Meyler Avenue , Layton FY3 7DX | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,591 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 | 2,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Golf Club (catering) North Park Drive | Stanley Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, Blackpool | 764 yd | |
| Blackpool Zoo | Woodside Drive, Blackpool | 890 yd | |
| Hash Browns | 161 Layton Road, Blackpool | 892 yd | |
| Cafe@thegrange | The Grange, Atthegrange, 2A Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool | 913 yd | |
| North Family Hub | 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 4 Pub | Number Four And Freemasons Hotel, Layton Road, Blackpool | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torsway Fish and Chips | 41 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool | 409 yd | |
| China Town | 163 Layton Road, Blackpool | 892 yd | |
| AB Pizza | 149 Layton Road, Blackpool | 920 yd | |
| Greggs | Collingwood Service Station, Collingwood Avenue, Blackpool | 944 yd | |
| Onslow Plaice | 77 Onslow Road, Blackpool | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Academy ST. WALBURGAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 762 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Blackpool) NEWTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Boundary Primary School DINMORE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 934 yd |
| Blackpool Cricket Club WEST PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,071 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.