FY8 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Clifton Drive, 0.7km from Ansdell in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Ansdell ward and the Fylde constituency.
For families considering a move, FY8 1AL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% 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: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00126797 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON DRIVE, FY8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON DRIVE, FY8 1AL.
273
54
£ 44,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY8 1AL — age 54, 72% ownership, 28% 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 FY8 1AL. The average age is 54.5. 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
£ 440,000
2 sales · Mean £ 440,000
Flat
£ 273,500
2 sales · Mean £ 273,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1AL 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
Ansdell Primary School
Lytham St Annes High School
Lytham Hall Park Primary School
Clifton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fairhaven Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
- Fifteens at St Annes0.7 km
- Fairhaven/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/ Locked and Loaded0.1 km
- Lytham Bridge Club0.0 km
- 1909 Cafe and Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Fylde Meats and Deli Ltd0.2 km
- R Coffee Ansdell0.5 km
- RSPB0.6 km
- Bennett's of Ansdell0.5 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Fairhaven Methodist Church0.2 km
- Yum Yum's Cafe0.4 km
- Eighty Eight Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Lakeside0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ansdell Fisherie0.5 km
- Dominos0.2 km
- Foodfest0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven0.2 km
- Lytham1.8 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fairhaven Hotel0.1 km
- Fairhaven Hotel0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- South Footbridge0.2 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81AL · Data under Open Government Licence