FY6 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Esplanade, 0.4km from Knott End-on-Sea in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Preesall ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY6 0AD offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 65) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00129851 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ESPLANADE, FY6 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ESPLANADE, FY6 0AD.
160
65
£ 35,600 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY6 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY6 0AD — age 65, 52% ownership, 48% 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 FY6 0AD. The average age is 65.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 102,500
28 sales · Mean £ 99,392
Terraced
£ 219,000
4 sales · Mean £ 220,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY6 0AD has low crime rates — 38 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- RNLI SHOP1.0 km
- Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.2 km
- Cheese Shop0.2 km
- CO-OP Village Store0.4 km
- Hanger 1 Boutique0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.1 km
- THE SQUASH0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Conroy's Kitchen0.1 km
- Amy's Kitchen0.4 km
- DAWN'S TEA ROOMS LTD0.4 km
- Knott End Cafe And Ramsey's Icecream0.3 km
- Knott End Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Knott End Chippy0.2 km
- Carlito's0.3 km
- Halfway House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde8.9 km
- Layton10.6 km
- Blackpool North12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Esplanade0.0 km
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Barton Square0.2 km
- Barton Square0.2 km
- Bourne Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY60AD · Data under Open Government Licence