FY5 5DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gerona Court, 0.8km from Raikes in Thornton (Wyre). Administratively it sits within Marsh Mill ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.
For families considering a move, FY5 5DW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00129901 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERONA COURT, FY5 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERONA COURT, FY5 5DW.
219
50
£ 43,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY5 5DW — age 50, 81% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 5DW. The average age is 49.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 159,000
3 sales · Mean £ 148,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY5 5DW has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stanah Primary School
Great Arley School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Carleton Green Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BARGAIN BOOZE0.2 km
- LLOYDS PHARMACY0.2 km
- Willow Farm Meats0.9 km
- WOODLANDS SERVICE STATION1.0 km
- Tarnway Stores0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- THE ASHLEY CLUB0.3 km
- Thornton Little Theatre0.7 km
- The Bay Horse0.4 km
- Tavern At The Mill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- COSTELLOS0.1 km
- Mimmos0.2 km
- The Junction @ 1B0.2 km
- Tiffins Tea Rooms Ltd0.8 km
- Twelve Event Management0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Great Year Ex China Lodge0.7 km
- Kristianne's Kitchen0.5 km
- Thornton Fisheries0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- RUSHLANDS0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar Store0.9 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- THE CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde2.6 km
- Layton4.2 km
- Blackpool North6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Gardens0.1 km
- Centre0.1 km
- Centre0.1 km
- Centre0.1 km
- Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY55DW · Data under Open Government Licence