Osborne Road is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 1HQ 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 Osborne Road, Blackpool, FY4 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 1HN, FY4 1HE, FY4 1HL, FY4 1GY, FY4 1EY, FY4 1HW, FY4 1HG, FY4 1EU, FY4 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 1HQ is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 39.7% | 42.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 60.3% | 57.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 43.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 27% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.5% | 27.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -21.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 23% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around FY4 1HQ this area, 35.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 35.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.8% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 19.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 96.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 86.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 85.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 570.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 664.7% higher than the Squires Gate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate and the 44th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 302.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Osborne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-03-05 | £96,590 |
| 50 Osborne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2024-02-27 | £112,807 |
| 67 Osborne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-11-27 | £160,807 |
| 84 Osborne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-11-20 | £162,892 |
| 33A Osborne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-22 | £159,045 |
FY4 1HQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy Seymour Road , FY1 6JH | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,934 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 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 774 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 2,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 3,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Fish and Chips | 131 Bond Street, Blackpool | 118 yd | |
| Langroyd Hotel | 47 Station Road, Blackpool | 131 yd | |
| BLK Breakfast & Lunch | 98-100 Bond Street, Blackpool | 172 yd | |
| C4 Curry House | 21 Station Road, Blackpool | 178 yd | |
| Cafe Rendezvous | 107 Bond Street, Blackpool | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Velvet Coaster | 501-507 Promenade, Blackpool | 273 yd | |
| Players Sports Bar | Units 12 13 And 15, South Pier, Promenade, Blackpool | 383 yd | |
| Hampton Road Social Club | Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool | 409 yd | |
| Dutton Arms | Duttons Arms, Promenade, Blackpool | 457 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 265 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire (prev. Marmaris) | 11-12 Station Terrace, Blackpool | 163 yd | |
| Kebab Hut | 9A Station Road, Blackpool | 178 yd | |
| Fish Ahoy | 7 Station Road, Blackpool | 178 yd | |
| Antalya | 92 Bond Street, Blackpool | 221 yd | |
| Romero | 97 Bond Street, Blackpool | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure Beach Arena PROMENADE | ice rinks | 322 yd |
| Sandcastle Water Park THE SANDCASTLE THE SANDCASTLE PROMENADE | swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Lido Swimming Pool (Closed) Lytham Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Gym It Blackpool Waterloo Road | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 695 yd |
| South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD | 695 yd | |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 810 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.