FY5 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellerbeck Road, 0.8km from Anchorsholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY5 1DH offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.6% year-on-year. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00129767 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLERBECK ROAD, FY5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLERBECK ROAD, FY5 1DH.
237
51
£ 31,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1DH 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 1DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 51). Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1DH. The average age is 51.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 137,500
16 sales · Mean £ 140,541
Flat
£ 59,000
2 sales · Mean £ 59,000
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1DH is moderate at 87 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
Norbreck Primary Academy
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Northfold Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.2 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.2 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.4 km
- M\&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.1 km
- Dickens Inn0.2 km
- Victoria Hotel1.0 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.5 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Joels0.1 km
- Juicewave0.2 km
- Kays Kitchen0.8 km
- CAFE COVE0.9 km
- CAROUSEL LICENSED DINER0.1 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- ICELAND0.2 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pearl City0.5 km
- China House0.5 km
- Lili Italia0.5 km
- Boba Star0.3 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.3 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton4.6 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.8 km
- Blackpool North6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Crescent0.2 km
- Nutter Road0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51DH · Data under Open Government Licence