FY5 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Wimbledon Avenue, 0.4km from Norbreck in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Norbreck ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY5 1BE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00064137 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMBLEDON AVENUE, FY5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBLEDON AVENUE, FY5 1BE.
277
44
£ 35,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
FY5 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1BE. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 82,000
5 sales · Mean £ 82,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY5 1BE has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
Westcliff Primary Academy
Montgomery Academy
Norbreck Primary Academy
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Kincraig Primary School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Albion0.9 km
- Golden Eagle0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Proper Cakes by Dale0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Fiveways Garage0.8 km
- Slimming World Fanchise0.4 km
- un-do0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- New Norbreck Chippy0.5 km
- BJFF Crossbar Cafe0.6 km
- Red Lion0.6 km
- Picnic Box0.5 km
- BJFF Development Centre0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Sayers Bakery0.9 km
- Thai Thip0.9 km
- 243 Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Bella Gusto0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Norbreck Castle0.5 km
- Haddon Court Rest Home0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton2.8 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde3.6 km
- Blackpool North4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mossom Lane0.2 km
- Mossom Lane0.2 km
- Mossom Lane0.2 km
- Guildford Avenue0.2 km
- Guildford Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51BE · Data under Open Government Licence