Ailsa Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 4HW 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 Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4HP, FY4 4HL, FY4 4HG, FY4 4HJ, FY4 4HH, FY4 4HR, FY3 9ND, FY4 4JN, FY3 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 4HW 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 | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53% | 48.8% | -4.2% | 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 | 37.7% | 40.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 37.8% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 8.1% | -9.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 39.1% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 20.3% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27% | 17.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 25.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ailsa Avenue was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ailsa Avenue has the 37th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 230th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-07-03 | £131,089 |
| 28 Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2023-11-27 | £142,881 |
| 17 Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-18 | £121,389 |
| 2A Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-27 | £214,055 |
| 37 Ailsa Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-23 | £89,446 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Wordsworth Avenue , FY3 9UT | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Primary Academy Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,361 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,071 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 | 4,440 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 | 2,542 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,118 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 | 638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 2,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 31 Newhouse Road, Blackpool | 343 yd | |
| Phil's Coffee Shop | 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 609 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 618 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Restaurant, Cornelian Way, Blackpool | 624 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Cornelian Way, Blackpool | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Hotel | 88 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 94 yd | |
| Mere Park | Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 528 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 560 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 599 yd | |
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Old Rd Chippy | 187 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 358 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 357a Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 495 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 St Leonards Road, Blackpool | 513 yd | |
| Brimful of Boba | 75 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 595 yd | |
| Panku | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 618 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 667 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 474 yd | |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 792 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Stanley Primary School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Lawsons Road (Closed) Lawson Road | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Stanley Park EAST PARK DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,021 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.