Hawes Side Lane is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 5AL 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 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 5AN, FY4 5RF, FY4 5AR, FY4 3LA, FY4 5AW, FY4 5AG, FY4 5AF, FY4 3LJ, FY4 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 5AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.2% | 41.5% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 36.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 42.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 22.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 20.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 18.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98.3% | 95.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawes Side Lane was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawes Side Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Clifton and the 9th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 389 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-03 | £128,743 |
| 335 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-11-22 | £97,960 |
| 383 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-01-29 | £129,320 |
| 352 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-11-24 | £120,656 |
| 395 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2021-08-27 | £163,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Primary Academy Stonycroft Avenue , FY4 2PF | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,444 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community Academy 158 Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 3,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 251 yd | |
| Lunchbox | 21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 327 yd | |
| Planet Kaos | Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 769 yd | |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem | Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 796 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 205 yd | |
| Acregate Chippy | 1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool | 481 yd | |
| Toasties | 288 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 519 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 374-376 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 806 yd | |
| Big Bite | 382 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 1,080 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 197 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.