Margate Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 3PF 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 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 3PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 3PE, FY4 3PD, FY4 3NU, FY4 3PB, FY4 3JU, FY4 3PG, FY4 3PN, FY4 3NS, FY4 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY4 3PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 36.6% | 41.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.7% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 21.2% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 18.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margate Avenue was 189.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margate Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 140th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-12-05 | £116,111 |
| 16 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2025-07-03 | £148,125 |
| 16 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-01-12 | £132,757 |
| 3 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-01-03 | £150,969 |
| 12 Margate Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-04-21 | £118,776 |
FY4 3PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ | - not rated | 515 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 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | - not rated | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary School Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 1,110 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 1,048 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 | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox | 21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 574 yd | |
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 605 yd | |
| A Se Anar | 107 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 745 yd | |
| Blue Diamond | 92 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 762 yd | |
| Blueberries | 72 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 461 yd | |
| Halfway House | St Annes Road, Blackpool | 730 yd | |
| Highfield Social Club | 79 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 826 yd | |
| JD Drinkwaters Ale House | 75 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 843 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toasties | 288 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 92 yd | |
| Acregate Chippy | 1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool | 212 yd | |
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 546 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | Rear Of, 473 St Annes Road, Blackpool | 730 yd | |
| Taylors Fish & Chips | 461 St Annes Road, Blackpool | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit H Blackpool Retail Park | 921 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit A Blackpool Retail Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 978 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Amy Johnson Way | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Arnold School (Closed) Lytham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 438.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.