FY8 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Finsbury Avenue, 0.2km from Ansdell in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Fairhaven ward and the Fylde constituency.
For serious buyers, FY8 1BP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00126867 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINSBURY AVENUE, FY8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINSBURY AVENUE, FY8 1BP.
294
51
£ 44,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates FY8 1BP — age 51, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1BP. The average age is 51.5. 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, 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
£ 289,000
4 sales · Mean £ 284,500
Detached
£ 370,000
4 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1BP has low crime rates — 6 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
Lytham St Annes High School
Ansdell Primary School
Clifton Primary School
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Fylde Meats and Deli Ltd0.7 km
- R Coffee Ansdell0.8 km
- RSPB0.5 km
- Bennett's of Ansdell0.8 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Fairhaven Methodist Church0.6 km
- Eighty Eight Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Lakeside0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Zest0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ansdell Fisherie0.8 km
- Dominos0.7 km
- Foodfest0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fairhaven/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/ Locked and Loaded0.8 km
- Lytham Bridge Club0.8 km
- Fifteens at St Annes0.6 km
- 1909 Cafe and Bar0.8 km
- The Blossoms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven0.7 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea2.1 km
- Lytham2.6 km
Bus Stops
- King Edward VII School0.1 km
- Eddington Road0.2 km
- King Edward VII School0.2 km
- Eddington Road0.2 km
- Clifton Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81BP · Data under Open Government Licence