FY5 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on South Promenade, 1.0km 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. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00129766 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PROMENADE, FY5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PROMENADE, FY5 1BZ.
186
62
£ 31,700 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1BZ 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
The IMD places FY5 1BZ among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1BZ is above average at 114 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
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
22 nearby- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.2 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.2 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.5 km
- M\&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.1 km
- Dickens Inn0.2 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.6 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.5 km
- THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Joels0.3 km
- Juicewave0.1 km
- Kays Kitchen0.8 km
- Ben's Butty Bar0.9 km
- CAFE COVE0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- ICELAND0.2 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pearl City0.7 km
- China House0.6 km
- Lili Italia0.7 km
- Boba Star0.3 km
- Emmas Sweet Treats0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.5 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton4.8 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde5.0 km
- Blackpool North6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence