Helens Close is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 3QD 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 Helens Close, Blackpool, FY4 3QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 3QE, FY4 3PT, FY4 3QA, FY4 3QB, FY4 3QF, FY4 3PW, FY4 3PP, FY4 3PR, FY4 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 3QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 32.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 45% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.5% | 36.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 40.5% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 19.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helens Close was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Highfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Helens Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highfield and the 109th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Helens Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-24 | £181,596 |
| 33 Helens Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-23 | £163,840 |
| 77 Helens Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-25 | £187,841 |
| 3 Helens Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-12 | £192,000 |
| 51 Helens Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-10-13 | £191,934 |
The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 3QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Primary Academy Severn Road , FY4 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 2,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG | 3out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 642 yd | |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool | 709 yd | |
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 711 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Blackpool DT, Squires Gate Lane | 741 yd | |
| A Se Anar | 107 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | St Annes Road, Blackpool | 440 yd | |
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 634 yd | |
| Highfield Social Club | 79 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 829 yd | |
| JD Drinkwaters Ale House | 75 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 846 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 2-4 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toasties | 288 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 401 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | Rear Of, 473 St Annes Road, Blackpool | 440 yd | |
| Taylors Fish & Chips | 461 St Annes Road, Blackpool | 440 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 471 St Annes Road, Blackpool | 440 yd | |
| Subway | 299 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit H Blackpool Retail Park | 612 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit A Blackpool Retail Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool | 612 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Amy Johnson Way | 740 yd | |
| Tesco | 43 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 811 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 | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.