Sandy Lane is in Blackpool and in Blackpool district. FY4 5EQ 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 Sandy Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 5EH, FY4 5DX, FY4 5EJ, FY4 5DU, FY4 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY4 5EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.8% | 36.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 41.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 18.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 25.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 216.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandy Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 123rd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernlea Sandy Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-03-14 | £549,459 |
| Dawn Chorus Sandy Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2021-06-29 | £669,766 |
| Pleasant View Sandy Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-10-18 | £545,934 |
| The Mallards Sandy Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-09-06 | £508,550 |
| Whiteacre Sandy Lane, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2019-08-08 | £628,714 |
FY4 5EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School School Road , Marton Moss FY4 5DS | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Common Edge Road , FY4 5DF | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 2,543 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 | 2,543 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 | 2,543 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 | 3,020 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 | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heyhouses CofE Junior School Clarendon Road , St Anne's FY8 3EE | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyhouses CofE Infant School St Anne's Road East , FY8 3NF | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 1out of 4 | 2,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Breakfast & After School Club | St Nicholas C Of E School, School Road, Blackpool | 274 yd | |
| Manor House Caravan Park | 1, Manor House, Kitty Lane, Blackpool | 354 yd | |
| Lytham St Annes Garden Centre (The Garden Retreat) | 350 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 379 yd | |
| Urban Burgers | Unit 3, Freedom House, Snowdon Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Funtastic Play | Snowdon Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shovels | 260 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humblebeez | Unit 2D, Sycamore Trading Estate, Sycamore Avenue, Blackpool | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Squires Gate Fc SQUIRES GATE FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES GATE FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Collins Park (Closed) Common Edge Road | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| South Shore Cricket Squash & Rugby Club Common Edge Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 438 yd |
| Afc Blackpool BLACKPOOL MECHANICS F C BLACKPOOL MECHANICS F C COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Common Edge Road PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS COMMON EDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| South Shore Lawn Tennis Club MIDGELAND ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 787 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.