FY5 1FF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandy Close, 1.2km from Cleveleys in Cleveleys. Administratively it sits within Jubilee ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY5 1FF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00129761 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY CLOSE, FY5 1FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY CLOSE, FY5 1FF.
177
54
£ 31,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 1FF 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
No single demographic signal dominates FY5 1FF — age 54, 56% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 1FF. The average age is 53.6. 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
Flat
£ 89,000
14 sales · Mean £ 88,064
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY5 1FF is above average at 93 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
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Northfold Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- ARGOS DISTRIBUTORS LTD0.4 km
- BOOTS UK LTD0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tap House0.8 km
- The Winery (Fylde) Ltd0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB0.4 km
- Dickens Inn0.3 km
- J D WETHERSPOON PLC0.8 km
- O'CONNORS BAR0.7 km
- THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Joels0.5 km
- Juicewave0.4 km
- Kays Kitchen0.4 km
- Ben's Butty Bar0.6 km
- CAFE COVE0.4 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- ICELAND0.4 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh1.0 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- China House0.8 km
- Lili Italia0.7 km
- Boba Star0.4 km
- Emmas Sweet Treats0.6 km
- Italian Pizza Hot0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Briardene Hotel0.8 km
- THE REGAL HOTEL0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton5.2 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde5.2 km
- Blackpool North6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Vue Cinema0.1 km
- Vue Cinema0.1 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY51FF · Data under Open Government Licence