Albany Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 1QB is located in the Squires Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 1QT, FY4 1QS, FY4 1QA, FY4 1SQ, FY4 1QD, FY4 1QF, FY4 1QR, FY4 1PW, FY4 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 1QB 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 | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 34.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 46.3% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 12.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 29.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
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 | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Avenue was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Highfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highfield and the 154th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Albany Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-03-17 | £128,132 |
| 12 Albany Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,450 | 2021-09-30 | £167,859 |
| 28 Albany Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-03-22 | £207,224 |
| 24 Albany Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2021-02-19 | £174,311 |
| 17 Albany Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-05-10 | £178,965 |
FY4 1QB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 2,037 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 | 3,391 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 | 1,164 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Coffee Shop | 1 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 362 yd | |
| Le Sorelle Restaurant | 19 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 362 yd | |
| Star Gate Fish and Chips | 9 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 362 yd | |
| Zest of India | 23 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 362 yd | |
| Dunes Hotel | 561 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 774 yd | |
| JD Drinkwaters Ale House | 75 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 827 yd | |
| Highfield Social Club | 79 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & M Catering | 93-95 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 259 yd | |
| Riccardos Pizzeria | 99-101 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 259 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 15 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 362 yd | |
| Golden Sea | 63 Harrowside, Blackpool | 545 yd | |
| Armenian Kebab House | 29 Harrowside, Blackpool | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Squires Gate Lane | 362 yd | |
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 732 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Amy Johnson Way | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Fc (Squires Gate) MARTIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 162.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.