Claytongate is in Blackpool and in Fylde district. FY4 5FL is located in the Stanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claytongate, Blackpool, FY4 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY4 4LY, FY4 4LU, FY4 4LX, FY4 5DB, FY4 5BD, FY4 4LS, FY4 5BZ, FY4 5ET, FY4 4LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY4 5FL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 58.8% | 53.3% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 41.2% | 46.7% | 5.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 18% | 28.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 28.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 26.1% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 17.0% |
| Widowed | 23% | 13.3% | -9.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.9%) 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 | 25.5% | 25.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -22.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 20.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
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 5FL this area, 39.4% 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53% | 39.4% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 22.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claytongate was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Claytongate has the 18th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Clifton and the 186th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Claytongate, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-16 | £209,796 |
| 11 Claytongate, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-08-14 | £467,544 |
| 9 Claytongate, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-12-11 | £251,344 |
| 1 Claytongate, Blackpool, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-18 | £307,146 |
| 4 Claytongate, Blackpool, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2017-04-06 | £257,511 |
FY4 5FL 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 5FL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Primary School and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery Whernside , Off Highfield Road FY4 5LY | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Primary School Pedders Lane , FY4 3HZ | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawes Side Academy Johnsville Avenue , FY4 3LN | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Baines Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Penrose Avenue , Marton FY4 4DJ | - not rated | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's High School Cherry Tree Road , FY4 4PH | - not rated | 701 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 | 701 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 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 939 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 | 5,409 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 | 2,113 yd | Free schools | 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 | 848 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maple School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | 1out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piers House 334 St Anne's Road , FY4 2QN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victory Christian School St Anne's Road Baptist Church , St Anne's Road FY4 2AP | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 319 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 193 yd | |
| Planet Kaos | Unit 5 Rear Of, 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 232 yd | |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem | Unit 1D, The Woodman Centre, 270 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 309 yd | |
| Chit Chat Cafe | Flat 1, Tulloch Court, Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 525 yd | |
| Tea World LTD | 6 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | Highfield Road, Blackpool | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chopsticks | 374-376 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 193 yd | |
| Big Bite | 382 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 213 yd | |
| The Pizza Company | 378-380 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool | 219 yd | |
| Seniors | 221 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 262 yd | |
| Dotties Desserts | 11 Common Edge Road, Blackpool | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 160 Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool | 801 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 921 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 Welbeck Avenue, Blackpool | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Primary Academy WHERNSIDE | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackpool) VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England High School Cherry Tree Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| St Georges Swimming Pool (Closed) Cherry Tree Road | swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Hawes Side Academy JOHNSVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Highfield Leadership Academy HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Universe Gym (Closed) Binwell Road | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Highfield Humanities College (Closed) Highfield Road | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Baines Endowed School Sports Hall PENROSE AVENUE | 1,000 yd | |
| Crossland Road Park CROSSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.