Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 4ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.4%	51.5%	-4.9%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	43.6%	48.5%	4.9%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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	19.5%	31.9%	12.4%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.8%	41.9%	-11.9%	44.2%	-2.3%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	11.4%	8.9%	-2.5%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	11%	11.5%	0.5%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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 (69.4%) 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	31.7%	32.5%	0.8%	48.4%	-15.9%
Good health	33.9%	36.9%	3.0%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	23.3%	21.7%	-1.6%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	8.8%	3.9%	-4.9%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	4.9%	2.7%	1.2%	3.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 4ND this area, 31.9% 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 21.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.6%	31.9%	-6.7%	18.2%	13.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10.1%	-4.7%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	11.2%	-6.4%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	11.2%	3.6%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	12.2%	5.1%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	21.3%	9.9%	33.8%	-12.5%
Other	2.9%	2.1%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.2%	96.6%	1.4%	81.4%	15.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	93.8%	93.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	93.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Vicarage Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 202.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Vicarage Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 131st highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in FY4 4ND, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vicarage Lane are based on 257 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 4ND

Average Price
£333,722

Semi-Detached
£144,778

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£229,943

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,193,834

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Lane

Average Price
£173,783

Semi-Detached
£146,704

Terraced
£118,000

Detached
£260,123

Flats/Maisonettes
£56,524

Other
£1,621,736

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
254 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£114,000	2022-08-26	£117,366
366 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-03-31	£203,063
258 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-01-11	£193,242
360 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-12-04	£224,362
362 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-10-21	£235,435

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 4ND

Employment

FY4 4ND 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 4ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	8
Self-Employed	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Other	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	431 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY	3out of 4	431 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Baines Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ	- not rated	709 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ	- not rated	709 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ	- not rated	956 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH	- not rated	457 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	457 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	457 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	995 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	5,106 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL	3out of 4	2,163 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	5,172 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	774 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	1out of 4	1,027 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	- not rated	1,383 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW	3out of 4	1,580 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW	- not rated	1,580 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lyttles Hidden Gem	Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	1 yd
Planet Kaos	Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	85 yd
Cherry Tree	319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	230 yd
Chit Chat Cafe	Flat 1, Tulloch Court, Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	334 yd
Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services)	Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	485 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Highfield Hotel	Highfield Road, Blackpool		927 yd
Lane Ends Hotel	57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool		1,004 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pizza Company	378-380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	206 yd
Big Bite	382 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	211 yd
Seniors	221 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	223 yd
Golden Chopsticks	374-376 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	230 yd
Panku	160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	515 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool	515 yd
Asda	1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	663 yd
Iceland	7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool	663 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	115 yd
Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE	grass pitches	425 yd
St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road	grass pitches	453 yd
St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road	swimming pool	461 yd
Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE		711 yd
Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road	health and fitness suite	783 yd
Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD	grass pitches	829 yd
Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE	grass pitches	960 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of FY4 4ND