FY5 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Admirals Sound, 0.9km from Anchorsholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00129766 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADMIRALS SOUND, FY5 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADMIRALS SOUND, FY5 1AE.
186
62
£ 31,700 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. FY5 1AE's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 2% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest. Property prices are trending down 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1AE. The average age is 61.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 154,250
46 sales · Mean £ 154,034
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1AE is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Norbreck Primary Academy
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Northfold Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.3 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.3 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.5 km
- M\&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.2 km
- Dickens Inn0.3 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.6 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.5 km
- THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Joels0.2 km
- Juicewave0.2 km
- Kays Kitchen0.9 km
- CAFE COVE0.9 km
- CAROUSEL LICENSED DINER0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- ICELAND0.3 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pearl City0.6 km
- China House0.6 km
- Lili Italia0.7 km
- Boba Star0.4 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.4 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.4 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton4.6 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.9 km
- Blackpool North5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51AE · Data under Open Government Licence