Hampshire Place is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 5BA is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampshire Place, Blackpool, FY4 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 5AX, FY4 3LY, FY4 3LZ, FY4 3LX, FY4 3NA, FY4 3LU, FY4 3NJ, FY4 5AU, FY4 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 5BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 29% | 34.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 41.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 20.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 24% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 6.8% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 24.4% | 15.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.3% | 94.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 96.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampshire Place was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampshire Place has the 31st lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 200th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hampshire Place, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-12-01 | £176,831 |
| 22 Hampshire Place, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-11-08 | £199,484 |
| 33 Hampshire Place, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-12-02 | £180,612 |
| 12 Hampshire Place, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-03-06 | £166,986 |
| 16 Hampshire Place, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-11-23 | £203,465 |
FY4 5BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | - not rated | 696 yd | Community 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 | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 1,509 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 | 1,509 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 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,635 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aks Blackpool Lytham Road , FY4 1JG | - not rated | 1,572 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 | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 1out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchbox | 21 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 77 yd | |
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 170 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 1,007 yd | |
| Planet Kaos | Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 1,019 yd | |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem | Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 246 yd | |
| Halfway House | St Annes Road, Blackpool | 951 yd | |
| Shovels | 260 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 174 yd | |
| Toasties | 288 Highfield Road, Blackpool | 554 yd | |
| Ruchi | 303-305 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool | 596 yd | |
| Acregate Chippy | 1-3 Acre Gate, Blackpool | 597 yd | |
| Humblebeez | Unit 2D, Sycamore Trading Estate, Sycamore Avenue, Blackpool | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit H Blackpool Retail Park | 963 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit A Blackpool Retail Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Fishersfield Highfield Road | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| South Shore Lawn Tennis Club MIDGELAND ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.