James Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 4LB is located in the Hawes Side electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4LD, FY4 4JS, FY4 4JL, FY4 4JR, FY4 4JN, FY4 4LE, FY4 4JZ, FY4 4DN, FY4 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 4LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.1% | 52.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 28.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 34.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 19.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 19.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.5% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 21.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 94.6% | 95.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Avenue was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 91st lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 James Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-21 | £151,653 |
| 23 James Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2022-07-21 | £110,633 |
| 4 James Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-05 | £126,164 |
| 18 James Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-09-30 | £247,349 |
| 11 James Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-07-16 | £217,210 |
FY4 4LB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 4LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Glastonbury Avenue , FY1 6RD | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary Academy Waterloo Road , FY4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Primary School Wordsworth Avenue , FY3 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,353 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 | 4,720 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 | 2,309 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,361 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 | 785 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 2,437 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 | 357 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 450 yd | |
| Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services) | Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 470 yd | |
| Phil's Coffee Shop | 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 560 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Restaurant, Cornelian Way, Blackpool | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Hotel | 88 Preston New Road, Blackpool | 356 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 286 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool | 632 yd | |
| Boars Head | 38 Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 753 yd | |
| Mere Park | Preston Old Road, Blackpool | 764 yd | |
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 3 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 412 yd | |
| Panku | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 450 yd | |
| Brimful of Boba | 75 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 458 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 357a Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 517 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 483 Waterloo Road, Blackpool | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 412 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 413 yd | |
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 223 yd | |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 624 yd |
| St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School GLASTONBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Yorkies Gym (Closed) Dover Court | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Stanley Primary School WORDSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.