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.
ALCONBURY CRESCENT, FY5 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCONBURY CRESCENT, FY5 1DR.
231
50
£ 34,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: FY51DR · Data under Open Government Licence