This area is in a deprived neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Blackpool South Borough is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South Borough, represented by the Conservative MP, Scott Benton. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 3,690 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1445 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is densely populated, with 1445 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
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This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the National average.
Deprivation
- Blackpool scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackpool scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Hospitality, Retail, and Other
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Hospitality, Retail, and Other
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (52%) and Walking (18%)
Average age of local residents
- Substantially older than the North West region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the North West region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the North West region average.
Deprivation
- Blackpool scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in North West
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackpool scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
Blackpool South Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Blackpool, which is controlled by the Labour party.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Fylde Locality average of 47
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the Fylde Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a considerably less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Fylde Locality average.
Deprivation
- Blackpool area scores worse than Fylde in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blackpool scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to the rest of the country
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.