Freemantle Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 1SX 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 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 1RT, FY4 1SY, FY4 1TG, FY4 1RX, FY4 1SD, FY4 1RU, FY4 1RY, FY4 1SE, FY4 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 1SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.4% | 29.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 50.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.2% | 42.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 32% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 18% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 17.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95% | 91% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.8% | 93.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freemantle Avenue was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Highfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Freemantle Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highfield and the 236th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2026-03-02 | £390,000 |
| 4 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-05-20 | £250,895 |
| 15 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-24 | £327,571 |
| 18 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-04-12 | £375,071 |
| 16 Freemantle Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2021-03-15 | £367,468 |
FY4 1SX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre County Junior School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre County Infant School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 2,320 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 | 1,380 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 | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ | - not rated | 3,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Coffee Shop | 1 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 268 yd | |
| Le Sorelle Restaurant | 19 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 268 yd | |
| Star Gate Fish and Chips | 9 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 268 yd | |
| Zest of India | 23 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 268 yd | |
| Dunes Hotel | 561 Lytham Road, Blackpool | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 15 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 268 yd | |
| M & M Catering | 93-95 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 631 yd | |
| Riccardos Pizzeria | 99-101 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 631 yd | |
| Golden Sea | 63 Harrowside, Blackpool | 653 yd | |
| Armenian Kebab House | 29 Harrowside, Blackpool | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Squires Gate Lane | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Fc (Squires Gate) MARTIN AVENUE | grass pitches | 732 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.