Whitegate Drive is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 9FZ is located in the Tyldesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY3 9HJ, FY3 9FY, FY3 9HW, FY3 9HN, FY3 9HP, FY3 9JE, FY3 9JF, FY1 5QZ, FY3 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 9FZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 47% | 47.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53% | 52.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 40.5% | 36.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 41.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.9% | 43% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 19.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10.4% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 22.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 93.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.8% | 92.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitegate Drive was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Marton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitegate Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Marton and the 149th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 The Elms Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2023-12-11 | £110,546 |
| 30 The Elms Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-21 | £122,776 |
| 18 The Elms Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-07-08 | £183,950 |
| 22 The Elms Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-10 | £108,111 |
| 20 The Elms Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-03-22 | £103,680 |
FY3 9FZ 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Newton Drive , FY3 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,800 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 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,551 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 | 3,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 2,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No10 Ale House | 258 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 352 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Shop | The Cafe, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 354 yd | |
| The Hungry Elephant | 234 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 367 yd | |
| Our Wee Chippy | 127 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 563 yd | |
| Park's Art Deco Cafe | Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Bowling Club | Somerset Avenue, Blackpool | 267 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 457 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 613 yd | |
| Bloomfield Brewhouse | 47 Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 880 yd | |
| Belle Vue Hotel | Belle Vue Hotel, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Burgers | 266 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 363 yd | |
| Saddle Chippy | 282 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 367 yd | |
| Munch box | 278 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 367 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 252 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 367 yd | |
| Star Chef | 240 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Sports Centre WEST PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Blackpool Cricket Club WEST PARK DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts | 698 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| All Saints Christ Church Hall (Closed) All Saints Hall All Saints Hall Park Road | 932 yd | |
| Stanley Park Golf Club NORTH PARK DRIVE | golf | 1,021 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.