Thursby Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 2HW is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 2HP, FY4 2HH, FY4 2HN, FY4 2HG, FY4 2EA, FY4 2HS, FY4 2DZ, FY4 2LH, FY4 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 2HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 52.8% | 54.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 37% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 31.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 19.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 36.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 24.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around FY4 2HW this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 31.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 21.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.9% | 91.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thursby Avenue was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Highfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thursby Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highfield and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-03-15 | £145,938 |
| 4 Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-11-15 | £121,719 |
| 20 Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-06-30 | £118,264 |
| 20 Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-03-29 | £99,196 |
| 7 Thursby Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-05-28 | £143,792 |
The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 2HW 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%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre County Junior School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre County Infant School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 639 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 | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BFC School Seasiders Way , FY1 6JJ | - not rated | 2,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Se Anar | 107 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 247 yd | |
| Blue Diamond | 92 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| Blueberries | 72 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| No 90 Bar and Grill | 90 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| Winstons Licenced Bistro | 74-76 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Social Club | 79 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 326 yd | |
| JD Drinkwaters Ale House | 75 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 343 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 451 yd | |
| Halfway House | St Annes Road, Blackpool | 763 yd | |
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pantry | 98-100 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| Shapla Spice | 94 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| MEAT TAKEAWAY LIMITED | 82 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 256 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 85-87 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 294 yd | |
| Al Capones | 105 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 477 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Amy Johnson Way | 1,020 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit H Blackpool Retail Park | 1,072 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit A Blackpool Retail Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Armfield Academy 488A 488A LYTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 639 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 986 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.