Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY6 7RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	51.5%	-3.2%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	45.3%	48.5%	3.2%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of FY6 7RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.6%	19.2%	1.6%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	58.6%	-3.4%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	2.8%	1%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	4.9%	8.6%	3.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	12.7%	12.7%	0.0%	6.1%	6.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	44.9%	5.0%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	34.7%	32.9%	-1.8%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	18%	18.3%	0.3%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	5.8%	2.4%	-3.4%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.3%	16.3%	-1.0%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	10%	-0.2%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	12.1%	-5.2%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	7.3%	2.4%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	17%	2.2%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	34.3%	4.7%	33.8%	0.5%
Other	6%	3.1%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.7%	99.1%	0.4%	81.4%	17.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	97.4%	97.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.6%	0.5%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.7%	37.2%	-16.5%
Christian	74.9%	46.2%	28.7%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Blackpool Old Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackpool Old Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Hardhorn with High Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackpool Old Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross and the 56th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in FY6 7RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Blackpool Old Road are based on 226 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wyre.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY6 7RQ

Average Price
£388,237

Semi-Detached
£321,622

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£421,545

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackpool Old Road

Average Price
£311,342

Semi-Detached
£276,679

Terraced
£140,764

Detached
£402,141

Flats/Maisonettes
£152,069

Other
£133,654

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackpool Old Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-07-07	£299,970
92 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2020-01-17	£248,821
94 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2019-05-17	£344,534
96 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-10-26	£376,620
94 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2017-06-19	£273,779

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY6 7RQ

Employment

FY6 7RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 FY6 7RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	141
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	15
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR	4out of 4	615 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Carleton FY6 7PE	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde Breck Road , FY6 7HT	4out of 4	1,409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Green Community Primary School Arundel Drive , Carleton FY6 7TF	3out of 4	1,474 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	1,169 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	1,381 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	1,496 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,516 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,709 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	1,346 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	2,529 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	3out of 4	3,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	937 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	1,502 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	1,698 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	4,314 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	4,325 yd	Other independent school	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
POULTON FC CLUBHOUSE	Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Blackpool Old Road	192 yd
Coffee Plus	Poulton Le Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway	288 yd
JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT	12B-12C Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	353 yd
Costa Coffee	3B Village Walks, Queensway	379 yd
Thyme	Unit 20-21, Teanlowe Centre	420 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bull Hotel	2 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	353 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk)	22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	449 yd
Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling	23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde	467 yd
Brew And Bones	7 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde	467 yd
The Old Town Hall	Church Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde	488 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Takeaway No 10	Festival Hall, 10 Blackpool Old Road	353 yd
Cyprus Takeaway	6A Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	353 yd
Seniors	4 Queensway, Poulton-Le-Fylde	364 yd
Dominos Pizza	3 - 5 Tithebarn Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde	500 yd
Edwins	1 Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde	502 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Booths Poulton	Booths, Teanlowe Centre		420 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Tithebarn Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde		502 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cottam Hall BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD	grass pitches	420 yd
Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD	grass pitches	515 yd
Civic Centre WYRE CIVIC CENTRE WYRE CIVIC CENTRE BRECK ROAD	grass pitches	938 yd
Carr Head Primary School CARR HEAD LANE	grass pitches	980 yd
Fylde Cricket Club MOORLAND ROAD	grass pitches	1,073 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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