FY6 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Quail Holme Road, 0.6km from Hackensall 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 0BX represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00129850 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUAIL HOLME ROAD, FY6 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAIL HOLME ROAD, FY6 0BX.
229
59
£ 35,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY6 0BX 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
FY6 0BX is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £179k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 46.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY6 0BX. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
4 sales · Mean £ 147,000
Detached
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY6 0BX has low crime rates — 26 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
25 nearby- RNLI SHOP0.8 km
- Melys Trin Confectionery0.9 km
- Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.5 km
- Cheese Shop0.5 km
- CO-OP Village Store0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- North Euston Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- FLEETWOOD BOWLING CLUB LTD0.9 km
- Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.3 km
- THE SQUASH0.6 km
- KINGS OWN COMRADES CLUB0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Conroy's Kitchen0.3 km
- CHAPTER 21.0 km
- PABLO'S RESTAURANT LTD0.9 km
- Amy's Kitchen0.6 km
- Amore1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Knott End Chippy0.5 km
- The Chippy0.9 km
- The Wok Box0.8 km
- Carlito's0.5 km
- China Town1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde8.7 km
- Layton10.4 km
- Blackpool North12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne Arms0.2 km
- Bourne Arms0.2 km
- Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Links Road0.2 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY60BX · Data under Open Government Licence