Arlington Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 1EL is located in the Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 1JD, FY4 1JQ, FY4 1EJ, FY4 1JE, FY4 2AX, FY4 1EG, FY4 2DF, FY4 1JP, FY4 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 1EL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 56.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 43.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around FY4 1EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 46.3% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16% | 8.5% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 41% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 14.1% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 18.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 18% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 22.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 93.1% | 90.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Avenue was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% higher than the Squires Gate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlington Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate and the 235th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-07-05 | £94,416 |
| 15 Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-01-31 | £186,015 |
| 20 Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2023-06-30 | £131,947 |
| 23 Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-01-16 | £195,602 |
| 19 Arlington Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-11-17 | £166,409 |
FY4 1EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Primary School Severn Road , FY4 1EE | - not rated | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | - not rated | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandus - World Healing Centre | 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 154 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 3-4, Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool | 391 yd | |
| The Casino Building (White Tower Rest/Paradise Room/Horse Shoe Bar/WG Beans Coffee Shop | Casino Building Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool | 546 yd | |
| Bentleys Fish and Chips | 131 Bond Street, Blackpool | 547 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 15, Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Road Social Club | Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool | 537 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 662 yd | |
| The Velvet Coaster | 501-507 Promenade, Blackpool | 695 yd | |
| JD Drinkwaters Ale House | 75 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 718 yd | |
| Highfield Social Club | 79 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Road Social Club Snack Bar | Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool | 537 yd | |
| Empire (prev. Marmaris) | 11-12 Station Terrace, Blackpool | 594 yd | |
| Bennett's Bakery (Blackpool) Limited | 517 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 627 yd | |
| South Sea | 519 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 627 yd | |
| Eat This - Bakehouse & Kitchen | 48 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 696 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 198 yd |
| Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Pleasure Beach Arena PROMENADE | ice rinks | 390 yd |
| Sandcastle Water Park THE SANDCASTLE THE SANDCASTLE PROMENADE | swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 809 yd |
| South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD | 809 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Lido Swimming Pool (Closed) Lytham Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Gym It Blackpool Waterloo Road | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.