FY5 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road West, 0.8km from Anchorsholme in Cleveleys. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY5 1AJ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00129765 (shared with 129 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD WEST, FY5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD WEST, FY5 1AJ.
167
55
£ 31,700 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY5 1AJ — age 55, 45% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (55) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1AJ. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1AJ is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Northfold Community Primary School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Norbreck Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- M\&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
- Masons Amusements0.3 km
- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.2 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.2 km
- Poundland0.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.3 km
- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.2 km
- Dickens Inn0.2 km
- Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Ben's Butty Bar0.8 km
- CAFE COVE0.9 km
- Joels0.2 km
- Juicewave0.3 km
- Kays Kitchen0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Boba Star0.1 km
- Emmas Sweet Treats0.8 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.1 km
- Lee Garden0.4 km
- TARIQS CHILLI HUT0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.4 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.7 km
- Layton4.7 km
- Blackpool North6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Nutter Road0.0 km
- Victoria Square0.1 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51AJ · Data under Open Government Licence