Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 3NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	51.5%	2.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	50.5%	48.5%	-2.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 3NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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	36.4%	44.3%	7.9%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	30.5%	32.3%	1.8%	44.2%	-11.9%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	7%	2.1%	-4.9%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	16%	15.1%	-0.9%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	9.1%	5.7%	-3.4%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	39.8%	35.8%	-4.0%	48.4%	-12.6%
Good health	32.9%	37.6%	4.7%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	20.8%	18.3%	-2.5%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	5.6%	4.8%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	3.5%	2.6%	1.2%	2.3%

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	33.2%	23.4%	-9.8%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.2%	13.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	10.9%	-3.5%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.8%	2.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	18.2%	8.6%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	26.6%	8.4%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.4%	97.4%	2.0%	81.4%	16.0%
Arab	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	97.2%	96.1%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	96.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.4%	76.7%	-6.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	28.3%	13.5%	14.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Willowbank Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbank Avenue was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Willowbank Avenue has the 39th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

🔎 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 3NB, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Willowbank Avenue are based on 182 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 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 3NB

Average Price
£108,107

Semi-Detached
£109,186

Terraced
£108,067

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowbank Avenue

Average Price
£118,473

Semi-Detached
£124,375

Terraced
£118,019

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willowbank AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£98,000	2025-06-13	£102,468
54 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-11-22	£93,629
14 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-09-29	£107,388
20 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-02-22	£84,851
52 Willowbank Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£107,501	2022-12-16	£109,843

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 3NB

Employment

FY4 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	61
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	13
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Construction	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	3out of 4	256 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY	3out of 4	945 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School School Road , Marton Moss FY4 5DS	4out of 4	1,175 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	1out of 4	411 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH	3out of 4	1,767 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR	2out of 4	1,786 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG	3out of 4	5,014 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	5,105 yd	Academy converter	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	- not rated	1,637 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	- not rated	2,528 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW	3out of 4	2,650 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	4out of 4	3,289 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	3,348 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ	- not rated	4,051 yd	Other independent special 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
Lunchbox	21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	342 yd
Tea World LTD	6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	439 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd	Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Amy Johnson Way	931 yd
Starbucks	Starbucks Blackpool DT, Squires Gate Lane	1,024 yd
St Nicholas Breakfast & After School Club	St Nicholas C Of E School, School Road, Blackpool	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Highfield Hotel	Highfield Road, Blackpool	522 yd
Shovels	260 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	792 yd
Halfway House	St Annes Road, Blackpool	805 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ruchi	303-305 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool	328 yd
Humblebeez	Unit 2D, Sycamore Trading Estate, Sycamore Avenue, Blackpool	375 yd
Dotties Desserts	11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	456 yd
Subway	299 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool	496 yd
Toasties	288 Highfield Road, Blackpool	704 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Warehouse	Unit H Blackpool Retail Park	737 yd
Aldi	Unit A Blackpool Retail Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool	737 yd
Morrisons Supermarket Limited	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Amy Johnson Way	1,025 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD	grass pitches	162 yd
Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	491 yd
Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	524 yd
Fishersfield Highfield Road	grass pitches	901 yd
Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE	grass pitches	924 yd
Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE	grass pitches	933 yd
South Shore Lawn Tennis Club MIDGELAND ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	972 yd
Collins Park (Closed) Common Edge Road	grass pitches	986 yd
Common Edge Road PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COMMON EDGE ROAD	grass pitches	988 yd
Afc Blackpool BLACKPOOL MECHANICS F C BLACKPOOL MECHANICS F C COMMON EDGE ROAD	grass pitches	1,029 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	55.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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