Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

ALCONBURY CRESCENT, FY5 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCONBURY CRESCENT, FY5 1DR.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

FY5 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY5 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Alconbury Crescent, 0.7km from Anchorsholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Anchorsholme ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for FY5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00063832 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1DR. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

12 sales · Mean £ 132,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near FY5 1DR are high at 142 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour89
Shoplifting79
Criminal damage and arson23
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good0.5 km
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Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.8 km
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Norbreck Primary Academy

Good603 pupils1.1 km
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Anchorsholme Primary Academy

Good611 pupils1.3 km
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Northfold Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.3 km
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.4 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.5 km
  • M\&Co Trading Limited0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.3 km
  • Dickens Inn0.4 km
  • J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.6 km
  • O'CONNORS BAR0.5 km
  • THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Joels0.3 km
  • Juicewave0.3 km
  • CAROUSEL LICENSED DINER0.3 km
  • Decades Retro Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Hunters Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • ICELAND0.4 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
  • ALDI STORES LTD0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Pearl City0.5 km
  • China House0.6 km
  • Lili Italia0.7 km
  • Boba Star0.4 km
  • Italian Pizza Hot0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Briardene Hotel0.3 km
  • THE REGAL HOTEL0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Layton4.5 km
  • Poulton-Le-Fylde4.8 km
  • Blackpool North5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lauderdale Avenue0.2 km
  • Lauderdale Avenue (closed) (Blackpool Tramway)0.3 km
  • Lauderdale Avenue (closed) (Blackpool Tramway)0.3 km
  • Lauderdale Avenue (closed) (Blackpool Tramway)0.3 km
  • Lauderdale Avenue0.3 km