Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY4 2DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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	49%	49.2%	0.2%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	51%	50.8%	-0.2%	49.0%	1.8%

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 area around FY4 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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	35.5%	45.7%	10.2%	37.9%	7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	46.7%	35.8%	-10.9%	44.2%	-8.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.9%	10.8%	2.9%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	9.5%	6.9%	-2.6%	6.1%	0.8%

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	45.8%	50.5%	4.7%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	31.6%	30.8%	-0.8%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	13.9%	11.9%	-2.0%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	7.3%	5.1%	-2.2%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

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	21.9%	19.5%	-2.4%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	9.1%	-5.4%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	16.9%	-2.9%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	4.3%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	19.5%	5.0%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	28.6%	7.5%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	4.1%	2.2%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	96.3%	-0.9%	81.4%	14.9%

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	96.2%	95.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	95.2%	0.1%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.7%	37.2%	6.5%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Rangeway Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rangeway Avenue was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% higher than the Squires Gate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rangeway Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Squires Gate and the 245th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

🔎 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 2DJ, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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 Rangeway Avenue are based on 48 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 Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 2DJ

Average Price
£137,671

Semi-Detached
£139,488

Terraced
£124,953

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rangeway Avenue

Average Price
£146,352

Semi-Detached
£147,491

Terraced
£129,266

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rangeway AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-05-23	£144,682
15 Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2025-04-04	£109,157
26 Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-11-15	£94,899
12 Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,500	2024-08-09	£129,429
2A Rangeway Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-12-01	£123,475

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 2DJ

Employment

FY4 2DJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Other	12
Education	11
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thames Primary School Severn Road , FY4 1EE	- not rated	450 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE	3out of 4	450 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU	3out of 4	648 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU	- not rated	648 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN	3out of 4	942 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR	1out of 4	544 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	548 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	548 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	1,266 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	5,361 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	355 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	5,389 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG	- not rated	314 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	663 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ	- not rated	1,121 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN	- not rated	1,271 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ	- not rated	1,701 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
Mandus - World Healing Centre	476 Lytham Road, Blackpool	310 yd
Palatine Leisure Centre	207 St Annes Road, Blackpool	433 yd
Blue Diamond	92 Highfield Road, Blackpool	677 yd
Blueberries	72 Highfield Road, Blackpool	677 yd
No 90 Bar and Grill	90 Highfield Road, Blackpool	677 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hampton Road Social Club	Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool	391 yd
Highfield Social Club	79 Highfield Road, Blackpool	721 yd
JD Drinkwaters Ale House	75 Highfield Road, Blackpool	724 yd
Farmers Arms	2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool	727 yd
The Velvet Coaster	501-507 Promenade, Blackpool	899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hampton Road Social Club Snack Bar	Hampton Road Social Club, Hampton Road, Blackpool	391 yd
Efendy Pizzeria	114-116 St Annes Road, Blackpool	496 yd
Empire (prev. Marmaris)	11-12 Station Terrace, Blackpool	628 yd
New Star Wok	168-170 Watson Road, Blackpool	645 yd
Canton Palace	160-162 Watson Road, Blackpool	645 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	43 Highfield Road, Blackpool		768 yd
Farmfoods	Waterloo Road, Blackpool		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch	355 yd
Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	417 yd
Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD	cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	436 yd
South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	546 yd
South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD		546 yd
St Cuthberts Primary Academy LIGHTWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	648 yd
Pleasure Beach Arena PROMENADE	ice rinks	688 yd
Fishersfield Highfield Road	grass pitches	746 yd
Lido Swimming Pool (Closed) Lytham Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	892 yd
Sandcastle Water Park THE SANDCASTLE THE SANDCASTLE PROMENADE	swimming pool	964 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	164.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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