Matthews Court, Blackpool, FY4 2BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 2BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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	54.7%	54.2%	-0.5%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	45.3%	45.8%	0.5%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of FY4 2BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.2%	22.9%	-1.3%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	54.1%	-6.2%	44.2%	9.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	4%	7.9%	3.9%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	10.1%	11.6%	1.5%	6.1%	5.5%

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	41.2%	41.3%	0.1%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	38.1%	32.3%	-5.8%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	13.8%	20.4%	6.6%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	4.1%	3.9%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.9%

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	26.7%	22.1%	-4.6%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	9.7%	-2.6%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	10.3%	-11.4%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	9.7%	3.9%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.9%	4.9%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	26.6%	8.5%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	2.5%	3.8%	1.3%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	98.5%	0.1%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	97.8%	95.2%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.7%	37.2%	-8.5%
Christian	71%	46.2%	24.8%
Not answered	0.3%	6.0%	-5.7%

Safety

Is Matthews Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matthews Court was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.9% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Matthews Court has the 12th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 61st lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in FY4 2BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Matthews Court are based on 6 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 Matthews Court, Blackpool, FY4 2BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 2BT

Average Price
£361,450

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,075

Flats/Maisonettes
£242,574

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Matthews Court

Average Price
£381,230

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£409,357

Flats/Maisonettes
£240,594

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Matthews CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Matthews Court, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2022-09-29	£393,065
6 Matthews Court, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-03-19	£423,698
5 Matthews Court, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2002-11-29	£411,605
1 Matthews Court, Blackpool, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2002-07-22	£240,594
5 Matthews Court, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£188,000	2001-09-10	£477,446

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 2BT

Employment

FY4 2BT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 2BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Other	12
Manufacturing	12
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN	3out of 4	447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ	- not rated	476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU	3out of 4	822 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU	- not rated	822 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thames Primary School Severn Road , FY4 1EE	- not rated	945 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	644 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	644 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR	1out of 4	707 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	761 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	799 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	5,352 yd	Community school	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	3out of 4	767 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	5,390 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ	- not rated	684 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG	- not rated	705 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	744 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN	- not rated	1,061 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ	- not rated	1,858 yd	Other independent 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
Palatine Leisure Centre	207 St Annes Road, Blackpool	531 yd
Mandus - World Healing Centre	476 Lytham Road, Blackpool	749 yd
Blue Diamond	92 Highfield Road, Blackpool	760 yd
Blueberries	72 Highfield Road, Blackpool	760 yd
No 90 Bar and Grill	90 Highfield Road, Blackpool	760 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hampton Road Social Club	Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool	727 yd
Highfield Social Club	79 Highfield Road, Blackpool	832 yd
JD Drinkwaters Ale House	75 Highfield Road, Blackpool	844 yd
Highfield Hotel	Highfield Road, Blackpool	851 yd
Farmers Arms	2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool	913 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Star Wok	168-170 Watson Road, Blackpool	273 yd
Canton Palace	160-162 Watson Road, Blackpool	273 yd
Acregate Chippy	1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool	457 yd
Efendy Pizzeria	114-116 St Annes Road, Blackpool	472 yd
Toasties	288 Highfield Road, Blackpool	544 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	43 Highfield Road, Blackpool		951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fishersfield Highfield Road	grass pitches	399 yd
Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE	grass pitches	475 yd
Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD	cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	534 yd
South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	643 yd
South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD		643 yd
Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	719 yd
Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	758 yd
Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch	767 yd
Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	774 yd
St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	823 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	72 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY4 2BT