FY8 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kingsway, 0.6km from Ansdell in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Fairhaven ward and the Fylde constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% 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: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00126872 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, FY8 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, FY8 1AR.
263
60
£ 44,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, FY8 1AR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £90k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1AR. The average age is 60.3. 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
Flat
£ 91,000
7 sales · Mean £ 91,217
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1AR 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
Clifton Primary School
Lytham Hall Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fifteens at St Annes0.6 km
- Fairhaven/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/ Locked and Loaded0.2 km
- Lytham Bridge Club0.2 km
- 1909 Cafe and Bar0.2 km
- The Blossoms0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- RSPB0.4 km
- Bennett's of Ansdell0.5 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.5 km
- Kellys Newsagents0.5 km
- The Ice Cream Kiosk0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eighty Eight Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
- Lakeside0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Zest0.6 km
- Yum Yum's Cafe0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dominos0.1 km
- Foodfest0.2 km
- Ansdell Fisherie0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven0.1 km
- Lytham2.0 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.1 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.1 km
- Fairhaven Hotel0.1 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81AR · Data under Open Government Licence