Preston New Road is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY3 9LX is located in the Marton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY3 9LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4DB, FY3 9NA, FY3 9QA, FY4 4HQ, FY4 4DD, FY3 9LY, FY4 4DA, FY3 9LU, FY3 9PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY3 9LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 34.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 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 | 46% | 47.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.2% | 11.8% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 29.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.7% | 96.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston New Road was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Marton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston New Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Marton and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2024-01-31 | £310,367 |
| 35 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-12-01 | £252,608 |
| 27 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-01 | £154,372 |
| 35 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2018-04-03 | £256,947 |
| 29 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-05-19 | £200,378 |
FY3 9LX 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Wordsworth Avenue , FY3 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Revoe Learning Academy Grasmere Road , FY1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,976 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 | 4,337 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 | 2,479 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 2,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool | 208 yd | |
| Phil's Coffee Shop | 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 441 yd | |
| The Hungry Elephant | 234 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 463 yd | |
| No10 Ale House | 258 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 478 yd | |
| Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services) | Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Hotel | 88 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 181 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 317 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 344 yd | |
| Mere Park | Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 680 yd | |
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 2, 357a Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 293 yd | |
| Saddle Chippy | 282 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 463 yd | |
| Munch box | 278 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 463 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 252 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 463 yd | |
| Star Chef | 240 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 698 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 698 yd | |
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 531 yd | |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Lawsons Road (Closed) Lawson Road | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Blackpool Sports Centre WEST PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Stanley Primary School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.