Annaside Close is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 5AA is located in the Stanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Annaside Close, Blackpool, FY4 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 5AQ, FY4 5AB, FY4 5AH, FY4 5AD, FY4 3HZ, FY4 5AE, FY4 3JN, FY4 3JW, FY4 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.6% | 27.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 42.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 36.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 26.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 20.5% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Annaside Close was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Annaside Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Annaside Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-12-19 | £207,801 |
| 5 Annaside Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-12-18 | £148,210 |
| 15 Annaside Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-07-22 | £183,970 |
| 6 Annaside Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-12-16 | £158,218 |
| 5 Annaside Close, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-12-20 | £147,324 |
The percentage of retired residents living in FY4 5AA 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ | - not rated | 120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 795 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 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Community Sports College St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 990 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | - not rated | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Annes Road , FY4 2AR | 1out of 4 | 1,076 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 | 5,280 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 | 1,308 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 5,329 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 | 297 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Diversity 278a Whitegate Drive , FY3 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 649 yd | |
| Lunchbox | 21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 712 yd | |
| Valeo Staff Canteen (Harman's Catering Services) | Burtons Gold Medal Biscuits Ltd, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 777 yd | |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem | Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 857 yd | |
| Planet Kaos | Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 494 yd | |
| Lane Ends Hotel | 57 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Chippy | 1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool | 437 yd | |
| New Star Wok | 168-170 Watson Road, Blackpool | 459 yd | |
| Canton Palace | 160-162 Watson Road, Blackpool | 459 yd | |
| Toasties | 288 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 547 yd | |
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 858 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Palatine Leisure Centre ST. ANNES ROAD | cycling, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| South Shore Academy ST. ANNES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| South Shore Academy (Closed) ST. ANNES ROAD | 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.