Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, FY4 1LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	51.4%	-3.8%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	44.8%	48.6%	3.8%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	28.1%	35.8%	7.7%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43%	42.2%	-0.8%	44.2%	-2.0%
Separated	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	14%	12.5%	-1.5%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	10.7%	9.5%	-1.2%	6.1%	3.4%

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	41.6%	36.1%	-5.5%	48.4%	-12.3%
Good health	32.2%	37.2%	5.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	18.2%	17.7%	-0.5%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	6.3%	6.9%	0.6%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

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	25.6%	21.2%	-4.4%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	9.1%	-6.6%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	10.8%	-7.4%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.7%	2.1%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	22.5%	10.5%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	26%	9.5%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	5.4%	1.7%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	97.9%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	99%	95.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.7%	3.9%	3.2%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	95.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Eastbourne Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastbourne Road was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Squires Gate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Eastbourne Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate and the 79th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY4 1LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Eastbourne Road are based on 77 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 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, FY4 1LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 1LH

Average Price
£102,039

Semi-Detached
£146,618

Terraced
£121,606

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£67,611

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eastbourne Road

Average Price
£138,489

Semi-Detached
£145,950

Terraced
£141,506

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£71,037

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eastbourne Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2022-04-19	£80,408
54 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£72,000	2021-02-24	£81,644
60 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£53,000	2017-10-18	£63,183
48 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2016-07-22	£133,704
54 Eastbourne Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£49,950	2013-01-31	£66,533

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 1LH

Employment

FY4 1LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

FY4 1LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 1LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	24
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	12
Education	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF	3out of 4	791 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE	3out of 4	850 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU	3out of 4	1,564 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	3out of 4	2,138 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	2out of 4	1,517 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	1out of 4	1,731 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	3,136 yd	Academy converter	No	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	639 yd	Free schools	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	3,126 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	3,585 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	3,631 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	- not rated	4,086 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ	- not rated	4,168 yd	Other independent special 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
Harrowside Filling Station	130 Harrowside, Blackpool	154 yd
Ducks Coffee Company	511 Lytham Road, Blackpool	287 yd
Dunes Hotel	561 Lytham Road, Blackpool	399 yd
Willows Coffee House	45-47 Highfield Road, Blackpool	410 yd
Italio	1-5 Highfield Road, Blackpool	410 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmers Arms	2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool	427 yd
JD Drinkwaters Ale House	75 Highfield Road, Blackpool	543 yd
Highfield Social Club	79 Highfield Road, Blackpool	561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Sea	63 Harrowside, Blackpool	121 yd
Armenian Kebab House	29 Harrowside, Blackpool	121 yd
Harrowside Chip Shop	67-69 Harrowside, Blackpool	121 yd
Bennett's Bakery (Blackpool) Limited	517 Lytham Road, Blackpool	282 yd
South Sea	519 Lytham Road, Blackpool	282 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	43 Highfield Road, Blackpool		410 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Squires Gate Lane		931 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	543 yd
Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch	610 yd
Pleasure Beach Arena PROMENADE	ice rinks	920 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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