Whitegate Drive is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 9ER is located in the Tyldesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 9ES, FY3 9EP, FY3 9BU, FY1 4EH, FY3 9EX, FY3 9XH, FY1 4EJ, FY1 4EQ, FY3 9BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 9ER 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 | 53.2% | 48.1% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.9% | 5.1% | 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 | 36.9% | 37.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 28.2% | 18.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 24.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 94.6% | 91.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitegate Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bloomfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2022-10-11 | £304,079 |
| 157 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-12-07 | £317,906 |
| 153 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-01-15 | £301,067 |
| 145 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-11-27 | £266,745 |
| 153 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-07-14 | £326,438 |
FY3 9ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 9ER 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.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Church Street , FY1 3NX | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road , FY3 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,147 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,327 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 | 3,632 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 | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 2,934 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 | 332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Wee Chippy | 127 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 103 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Shop | The Cafe, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 154 yd | |
| China Garden | 59-61 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 406 yd | |
| Park's Art Deco Cafe | Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool | 488 yd | |
| Prestige Catering | Prestige Catering, Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, Blackpool | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Bowling Club | Somerset Avenue, Blackpool | 275 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 487 yd | |
| The Wainwright Club | 173 Hornby Road, Blackpool | 511 yd | |
| Raikes Hall | 16 Liverpool Road, Blackpool | 788 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 104-106 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 280 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 67 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 316 yd | |
| New One | 84 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 316 yd | |
| The Monkey grill | 55 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 406 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 63 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130-132 Central Drive, Blackpool | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Cricket Club WEST PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 487 yd |
| Blackpool Sports Centre WEST PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road | 546 yd | |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 805 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Blackpool) NEWTON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.