Preston New Road is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 4HF is located in the Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4JD, FY3 9NE, FY4 4HT, FY4 4HR, FY3 9QT, FY4 4HS, FY3 9NF, FY3 9QS, FY3 9NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 4HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 40% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 42.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 41.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.7% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.7% | 19.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 32.7% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.6% | 94% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston New Road was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston New Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-14 | £118,496 |
| 110 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2024-08-28 | £222,208 |
| 102 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2023-08-21 | £146,084 |
| 94 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-06-28 | £194,098 |
| 92 Preston New Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-12-12 | £180,068 |
FY4 4HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Wordsworth Avenue , FY3 9UT | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Primary Academy Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 | 4,375 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 | 2,742 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,144 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 | 809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 2,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Restaurant, Cornelian Way, Blackpool | 444 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Cornelian Way, Blackpool | 484 yd | |
| The Cottage | 31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool | 571 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 600 yd | |
| Starbucks | 189 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Hotel | 88 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 274 yd | |
| Mere Park | Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 327 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 769 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Old Rd Chippy | 187 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 167 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 252 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 445 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 St Leonards Road, Blackpool | 448 yd | |
| Jaflong | 34 Cherry Tree Road North, Blackpool | 545 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Sandwich Bar | 5 Cherry Tree Road North, Blackpool | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 600 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 849 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Primary School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 656 yd | |
| Lawsons Road (Closed) Lawson Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 754 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.