FY5 2JU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northumberland Avenue, 0.3km from Cleveleys in Cleveleys. Administratively it sits within Cleveleys Park ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY5 2JU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY5 2JU are sourced from Output Area E00129678 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, FY5 2JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, FY5 2JU.
242
51
£ 40,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY5 2JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
FY5 2JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 2JU. The average age is 51.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 148,250
20 sales · Mean £ 157,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY5 2JU has low crime rates — 22 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
Northfold Community Primary School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Thornton Primary School
Great Arley School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ben's Butty Bar0.8 km
- Kays Kitchen1.0 km
- Linden Tree Tea Room0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Emmas Sweet Treats0.8 km
- Thornton Gate Fish And Chip Bar1.0 km
- Habeebas1.0 km
- Maxim House1.0 km
- Rations0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Tap House0.6 km
- ANDY'S FRESH FISH0.6 km
- Katies Confectionery1.0 km
- STEVENSWOOD NEWSAGENTS0.8 km
- Bourne Newsagents0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- IRON HORSE (HUNGRY HORSE)0.8 km
- CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB0.9 km
- Thornton Cleveleys Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Coop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde4.8 km
- Layton5.6 km
- Blackpool North7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Belford Ave0.0 km
- Belford Avenue0.0 km
- Newcastle Avenue0.2 km
- Milburn Avenue0.2 km
- Croasdale Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY52JU · Data under Open Government Licence