FY5 3LD is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Anchorsholme in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Victoria & Norcross ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 3LD are sourced from Output Area E00129924 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY5 3LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY5 3LD.
301
44
£ 31,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 3LD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 44, FY5 3LD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 3LD. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 3LD is moderate at 86 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
Northfold Community Primary School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Norbreck Primary Academy
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- M\&Co Trading Limited0.4 km
- Masons Amusements0.5 km
- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.4 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.4 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.1 km
- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.4 km
- Dickens Inn0.4 km
- Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Ben's Butty Bar0.8 km
- CAFE COVE1.0 km
- Joels0.3 km
- Juicewave0.4 km
- Kays Kitchen0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Boba Star0.2 km
- Emmas Sweet Treats0.8 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.1 km
- Lee Garden0.2 km
- TARIQS CHILLI HUT0.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.4 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.5 km
- Layton4.6 km
- Blackpool North6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Square0.0 km
- Victoria Square0.0 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
- Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY53LD · Data under Open Government Licence