FY6 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barton Avenue, 0.2km 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 families considering a move, FY6 0BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00129848 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON AVENUE, FY6 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON AVENUE, FY6 0BW.
331
52
£ 35,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY6 0BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. FY6 0BW spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY6 0BW. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
7 sales · Mean £ 172,250
Detached
£ 192,000
5 sales · Mean £ 192,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY6 0BW has low crime rates — 34 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.1 km
- THE SQUASH0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Conroy's Kitchen0.1 km
- Amy's Kitchen0.2 km
- DAWN'S TEA ROOMS LTD0.3 km
- Knott End Cafe And Ramsey's Icecream0.5 km
- Knott End Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Knott End Chippy0.1 km
- Carlito's0.1 km
- Halfway House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.1 km
- Cheese Shop0.1 km
- CO-OP Village Store0.2 km
- Hanger 1 Boutique0.1 km
- KNOTT END NEWS0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde8.8 km
- Layton10.6 km
- Blackpool North12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Square0.1 km
- Barton Square0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY60BW · Data under Open Government Licence