FY6 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashton Avenue, 0.6km from Knott End-on-Sea in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Preesall ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 53.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00129858 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON AVENUE, FY6 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON AVENUE, FY6 0BU.
228
56
£ 35,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY6 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, FY6 0BU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £137k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 53.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY6 0BU. The average age is 56.0. 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
Detached
£ 159,950
4 sales · Mean £ 166,850
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
5 sales · Mean £ 129,300
Terraced
£ 104,000
4 sales · Mean £ 112,750
Flat
£ 50,000
3 sales · Mean £ 50,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY6 0BU has low crime rates — 35 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
22 nearby- RNLI SHOP0.8 km
- Melys Trin Confectionery1.0 km
- Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.4 km
- Cheese Shop0.4 km
- CO-OP Village Store0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- North Euston Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- FLEETWOOD BOWLING CLUB LTD0.9 km
- Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.3 km
- THE SQUASH0.5 km
- KINGS OWN COMRADES CLUB1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Conroy's Kitchen0.3 km
- PABLO'S RESTAURANT LTD1.0 km
- Amy's Kitchen0.5 km
- Cafe Al Fresco1.0 km
- CAFE ROYAL0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Knott End Chippy0.4 km
- The Chippy1.0 km
- The Wok Box0.9 km
- Carlito's0.4 km
- Halfway House0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde8.8 km
- Layton10.5 km
- Blackpool North12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne Arms0.1 km
- Bourne Arms0.1 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY60BU · Data under Open Government Licence