Colwyn Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 4ET is located in the Hawes Side electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4EL, FY4 4EJ, FY4 4DL, FY4 4EA, FY4 4ES, FY4 4DH, FY4 4EU, FY4 4EF, FY4 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 4ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.6% | 54.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 49.1% | 52% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 22.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.4% | 48.1% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 28.9% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4ET this area, 29.1% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 29.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 19.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.3% | 93.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn Avenue was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colwyn Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 200th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-03-31 | £111,090 |
| 18 Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-03-23 | £132,368 |
| 2 Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2022-08-05 | £193,216 |
| 2 Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-23 | £168,855 |
| 4 Colwyn Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-10-30 | £154,110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Lightwood Avenue , FY4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 4,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,881 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 2,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services) | Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 329 yd | |
| Phil's Coffee Shop | 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 370 yd | |
| The Cottage | 31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool | 431 yd | |
| Pandoro Pizzeria | 274 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 730 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 334 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 598 yd | |
| Clarence Hotel | 88 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 685 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 804 yd | |
| Bloomfield Brewhouse | 47 Ansdell Road, Blackpool | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 3 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 148 yd | |
| Brimful of Boba | 75 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 179 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 483 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 336 yd | |
| Maggies | 481A Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 336 yd | |
| Babylon | 481B Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 148 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 148 yd | |
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 235 yd | |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 918 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.