Preston Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 9SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY3 9SG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	49.8%	47.8%	-2.0%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	50.2%	52.2%	2.0%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of FY3 9SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.4%	31.4%	6.0%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	54.7%	-0.8%	44.2%	10.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.3%	7.8%	-1.5%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	7.2%	3.3%	-3.9%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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	54%	49.7%	-4.3%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	29.5%	33.1%	3.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	11.9%	11.8%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.6%	17.2%	-7.4%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	10.2%	-2.5%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	18.4%	-0.7%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.1%	0.6%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	23.4%	7.7%	16.9%	6.5%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	24.6%	3.8%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	99.6%	97.3%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	98.2%	96.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.3%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.9%	6.0%	4.9%

Safety

Is Preston Old Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Old Road was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Marton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Preston Old Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Marton and the 40th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in FY3 9SG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Preston Old Road are based on 378 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Preston Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 9SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY3 9SG

Average Price
£207,368

Semi-Detached
£158,042

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£306,019

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Preston Old Road

Average Price
£147,133

Semi-Detached
£164,753

Terraced
£120,212

Detached
£247,998

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,904

Other
£104,491

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Preston Old Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
202 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2023-12-15	£226,512
216 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2023-06-30	£110,421
216 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-11-29	£137,143
218 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,500	2010-08-24	£153,115
218 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£89,000	2004-03-31	£141,736

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY3 9SG

Employment

FY3 9SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	56
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	32
Student (economically inactive)	14
Unemployed	12
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Construction	12
Transport and storage	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley Primary School Wordsworth Avenue , FY3 9UT	3out of 4	616 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ	3out of 4	821 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD	3out of 4	870 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mereside Primary Academy Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	3out of 4	1,153 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG	3out of 4	1,461 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	957 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	2out of 4	2,163 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	1out of 4	2,321 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,595 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	3,813 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,190 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	- not rated	2,946 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	3out of 4	4,018 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW	3out of 4	868 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	1,285 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	- not rated	1,313 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	1,331 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	2,284 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Kfc Restaurant, Cornelian Way, Blackpool	499 yd
Costa Coffee Drive Thru	Cornelian Way, Blackpool	524 yd
Starbucks	189 Preston New Road, Blackpool	705 yd
The Cottage	31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool	729 yd
Asda Customer Cafe	160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	779 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mere Park	Preston Old Road, Blackpool	120 yd
Clarence Hotel	88 Preston New Road, Blackpool	414 yd
Boars Head	38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool	827 yd
Saddle Inn	286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool	880 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Preston Old Rd Chippy	187 Preston Old Road, Blackpool	50 yd
Golden Fish	252 Preston Old Road, Blackpool	267 yd
Great Wall	61 St Leonards Road, Blackpool	321 yd
Jaflong	34 Cherry Tree Road North, Blackpool	608 yd
Cherry Tree Sandwich Bar	5 Cherry Tree Road North, Blackpool	608 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	779 yd
Iceland	7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	1,058 yd
Asda	1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanley Primary School WORDSWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	515 yd
Lawsons Road (Closed) Lawson Road	grass pitches	530 yd
Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	841 yd
Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE		864 yd
St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	913 yd
St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road	swimming pool	916 yd
St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road	grass pitches	928 yd
Village Hotels (Blackpool) EAST PARK DRIVE	golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	948 yd
Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road	health and fitness suite	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	234.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.