Meanwood Avenue is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 4LX 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 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4LU, FY4 4LS, FY4 4LY, FY4 5FL, FY4 4LZ, FY4 4LR, FY4 4XS, FY4 4XL, FY4 4YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 4LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.6% | 33.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 38.8% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 11% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 44.3% | 44.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 26.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.9% | 92.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 92.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meanwood Avenue was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meanwood Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 237th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2026-03-16 | £166,000 |
| 12 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-10-03 | £164,517 |
| 38 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-11 | £179,990 |
| 52 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-12-01 | £151,942 |
| 2 Meanwood Avenue, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-05 | £156,900 |
FY4 4LX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 4LX 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%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Baines Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | - not rated | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Business & Enterprise College Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 5,282 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 1out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Kaos | Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 164 yd | |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem | Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 211 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 230 yd | |
| Chit Chat Cafe | Flat 1, Tulloch Court, Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 503 yd | |
| Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services) | Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 728 yd | |
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chopsticks | 374-376 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 230 yd | |
| Big Bite | 382 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 234 yd | |
| The Pizza Company | 378-380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 237 yd | |
| Seniors | 221 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 280 yd | |
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 726 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 780 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 867 yd | |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 970 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 | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.