FY5 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Princess Road, 1.0km from Anchorsholme in Cleveleys. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00129762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS ROAD, FY5 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS ROAD, FY5 1BP.
201
49
£ 31,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1BP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. FY5 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1BP. The average age is 49.4. 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 1BP is above average at 112 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
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Northfold Community Primary School
Norbreck Primary Academy
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.0 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.0 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Tap House0.9 km
- The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.1 km
- Dickens Inn0.0 km
- Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.5 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Joels0.2 km
- Juicewave0.1 km
- Kays Kitchen0.6 km
- Ben's Butty Bar0.8 km
- CAFE COVE0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- ICELAND0.1 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pearl City0.7 km
- China House0.5 km
- Lili Italia0.5 km
- Boba Star0.2 km
- Emmas Sweet Treats0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.5 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton4.8 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.9 km
- Blackpool North6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51BP · Data under Open Government Licence