Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 5AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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	52.6%	55.2%	2.6%	51.0%	4.2%
Male	47.4%	44.8%	-2.6%	49.0%	-4.2%

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	37.1%	39.8%	2.7%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	32.9%	28.3%	-4.6%	44.2%	-15.9%
Separated	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	14.8%	18%	3.2%	9.1%	8.9%
Widowed	13.5%	11.1%	-2.4%	6.1%	5.0%

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 (67.1%) 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%	37.1%	2.7%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	31.9%	30%	-1.9%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	21.1%	19.1%	-2.0%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	11.6%	11.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	7.3%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	1.2%	1.3%

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 5AU this area, 29.7% 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43%	29.7%	-13.3%	18.2%	11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	8.9%	-5.9%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	12.2%	0.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	9.3%	3.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	18.7%	9.0%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	19.1%	7.3%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	97.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	100%	94.3%	-5.7%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	0%	3.9%	3.9%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	93.6%	-5.7%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Common Edge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Edge Road was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Common Edge Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 240th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in FY4 5AU, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 9/10 (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 Common Edge Road are based on 207 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 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY4 5AU

Average Price
£224,977

Semi-Detached
£138,986

Terraced
£205,369

Detached
£297,115

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Common Edge Road

Average Price
£220,803

Semi-Detached
£168,447

Terraced
£136,053

Detached
£278,803

Flats/Maisonettes
£107,849

Other
£582,724

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Common Edge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-12-15	£274,821
22 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2021-07-06	£167,478
58 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2020-10-26	£681,522
58 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-07-21	£388,146
6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2020-04-28	£103,934

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY4 5AU

Employment

FY4 5AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

FY4 5AU 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	64
Full-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	3out of 4	537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF	- not rated	537 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY	- not rated	538 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY	3out of 4	538 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ	- not rated	626 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	248 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	351 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH	- not rated	1,346 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	1,346 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	1,346 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,686 yd	Free schools	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	893 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN	- not rated	976 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG	- not rated	1,621 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP	- not rated	1,681 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR	1out of 4	1,879 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tea World LTD	6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	8 yd
Lunchbox	21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	90 yd
Cherry Tree	319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	847 yd
Planet Kaos	Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	856 yd
Lyttles Hidden Gem	Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool	906 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Highfield Hotel	Highfield Road, Blackpool		189 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dotties Desserts	11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool	72 yd
Toasties	288 Highfield Road, Blackpool	608 yd
Acregate Chippy	1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool	620 yd
Ruchi	303-305 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool	754 yd
Humblebeez	Unit 2D, Sycamore Trading Estate, Sycamore Avenue, Blackpool	792 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	350 yd
Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road	grass pitches	399 yd
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD	grass pitches	539 yd
Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE	grass pitches	542 yd
Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE	grass pitches	623 yd
Fishersfield Highfield Road	grass pitches	817 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,020 yd
South Shore Lawn Tennis Club MIDGELAND ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.7%

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	3.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	164.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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