Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 3JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	54.4%	52.1%	-2.3%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	45.6%	47.9%	2.3%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

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	30.5%	34.6%	4.1%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	39.2%	-3.5%	44.2%	-5.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	12.7%	12%	-0.7%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	12.3%	9.2%	-3.1%	6.1%	3.1%

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	50%	46.5%	-3.5%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	31%	34.9%	3.9%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	11.7%	13.6%	1.9%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	5.5%	5%	-0.5%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	23.3%	-5.8%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	12.1%	-5.2%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14.9%	-1.5%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.4%	3.9%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	19.5%	5.9%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	20%	6.4%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	5.5%	1.9%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	97.1%	94.6%	-2.5%	81.4%	13.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Arab	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

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	96.7%	95.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	96.1%	0.1%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Spain	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
British Overseas Territories	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.7%	37.2%	-2.5%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 141st lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

🔎 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 3JX, 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 - 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (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 Highfield Road are based on 287 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 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 3JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 3JX

Average Price
£180,030

Semi-Detached
£173,117

Terraced
£135,410

Detached
£248,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£158,145

Semi-Detached
£168,565

Terraced
£142,365

Detached
£279,165

Flats/Maisonettes
£71,527

Other
£241,797

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
310 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building	£850,000	2025-12-17	£837,082
378 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-09-19	£200,560
318 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£193,000	2022-10-06	£198,503
306 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2022-09-22	£130,997
316 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-03-11	£210,438

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 3JX

Employment

FY4 3JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	74
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Construction	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ	- not rated	368 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	3out of 4	721 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	- not rated	721 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY	- not rated	748 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	72 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	130 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	1,325 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	- not rated	1,325 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR	1out of 4	1,402 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,372 yd	Free schools	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	731 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN	- not rated	830 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG	- not rated	1,307 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	1,401 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	1out of 4	2,037 yd	Free schools special	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
Tea World LTD	6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	314 yd
Lunchbox	21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	328 yd
Planet Kaos	Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	990 yd
Lyttles Hidden Gem	Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	1,015 yd
Cherry Tree	319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Highfield Hotel	Highfield Road, Blackpool		137 yd
Halfway House	St Annes Road, Blackpool		992 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dotties Desserts	11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	248 yd
Acregate Chippy	1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool	302 yd
Toasties	288 Highfield Road, Blackpool	310 yd
New Star Wok	168-170 Watson Road, Blackpool	798 yd
Canton Palace	160-162 Watson Road, Blackpool	798 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	124 yd
Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	146 yd
Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE	grass pitches	363 yd
Fishersfield Highfield Road	grass pitches	508 yd
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD	grass pitches	723 yd
Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE	grass pitches	751 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	76.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY4 3JX