Lakeway is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 8PF 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 Lakeway, Blackpool, FY3 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 8PE, FY3 8NY, FY3 8PA, FY3 8PG, FY3 7EE, FY3 8LE, FY3 8PQ, FY3 8LB, FY3 7EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY3 8PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 54.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 28.1% | 34.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 44.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 21.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 31.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 90.7% | 79.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 90.4% | 79.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeway was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Brunswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brunswick and the 220th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lakeway, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2024-09-13 | £129,925 |
| 16 Lakeway, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-24 | £158,209 |
| 24 Lakeway, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-24 | £150,879 |
| 76 Lakeway, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-28 | £132,188 |
| 52 Lakeway, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-02-10 | £89,647 |
FY3 8PF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy Rodwell Walk , Grange Park FY3 7FG | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior School Dingle Avenue , FY3 7PF | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community Nursery/Infant School Dingle Avenue , Grange Park Estate FY3 7PF | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 641 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 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 2out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 2,355 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 | 1,817 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 | 1,954 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 4,275 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 | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 4,637 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 | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 316 Church Street , Blackpool FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe@thegrange | The Grange, Atthegrange, 2A Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool | 631 yd | |
| North Family Hub | 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool | 667 yd | |
| Curiositea @ 23 | 23 Layton Road, Blackpool | 796 yd | |
| Hash Browns | 161 Layton Road, Blackpool | 824 yd | |
| Blackpool Golf Club (catering) North Park Drive | Stanley Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, Blackpool | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 4 Pub | Number Four And Freemasons Hotel, Layton Road, Blackpool | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torsway Fish and Chips | 41 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool | 197 yd | |
| Onslow Plaice | 77 Onslow Road, Blackpool | 719 yd | |
| AB Pizza | 149 Layton Road, Blackpool | 759 yd | |
| Honest Crust | 4 Onslow Road, Blackpool | 775 yd | |
| Sayers | 11-13 Layton Road, Blackpool | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Academy ST. WALBURGAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Boundary Primary School DINMORE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 646 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Blackpool) NEWTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 941 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 | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.