FY5 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Kingsway, 0.7km from Anchorsholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY5 1DL represents 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 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00129766 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, FY5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, FY5 1DL.
186
62
£ 31,700 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1DL 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 1DL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1DL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 57,350
2 sales · Mean £ 57,350
Semi-Detached
£ 196,250
10 sales · Mean £ 176,615
Detached
£ 192,500
7 sales · Mean £ 196,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1DL is above average at 116 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 CLUB0.2 km
- Dickens Inn0.3 km
- Victoria Hotel0.9 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.5 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Joels0.1 km
- Juicewave0.2 km
- Kays Kitchen0.9 km
- CAFE COVE1.0 km
- CAROUSEL LICENSED DINER0.2 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
28 nearby- Pearl City0.5 km
- China House0.5 km
- Lili Italia0.5 km
- Boba Star0.3 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.3 km
- + 23 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-Fylde4.7 km
- Blackpool North5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Crescent0.2 km
- Lauderdale Avenue0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Lauderdale Avenue (closed) (Blackpool Tramway)0.3 km
- Nutter Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51DL · Data under Open Government Licence