FY5 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road West, 0.9km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00129762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD WEST, FY5 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD WEST, FY5 1BS.
201
49
£ 31,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1BS 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
FY5 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1BS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1BS is above average at 103 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 CLUB0.0 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 Kitchen0.7 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 Gmbh0.6 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 North6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51BS · Data under Open Government Licence