Postcode Analysis Wyre, North West

BRAYS HEYS, FY5 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAYS HEYS, FY5 4BD.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: FY5 4BD 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. FY5 4BD spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY5 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brays Heys, 0.6km from Raikes in Thornton (Wyre). Administratively it sits within Bourne ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, FY5 4BD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for FY5 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00129804 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY5 4BD. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

3 sales · Mean £ 67,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

FY5 4BD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Stanah Primary School

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Great Arley School

Good119 pupils0.7 km
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Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School

Outstanding95 pupils0.7 km
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Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Good871 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys

Good0.9 km
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Thornton Primary School

Good131 pupils1.0 km
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Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School

Good302 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tavern At The Mill0.7 km
  • SANDYFORTH ARMS0.7 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.7 km
  • THE ASHLEY CLUB0.5 km
  • Thornton Little Theatre0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Michaels Restaurant0.7 km
  • Seniors At Marsh Mill0.6 km
  • Vue Cinema0.9 km
  • The Italian Kitchen0.7 km
  • COSTELLOS0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • The Clay Oven0.4 km
  • Golden Wok0.4 km
  • ORIENTAL KITCHEN0.6 km
  • Pizzeria0.4 km
  • @ Street Eatery0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Wyre Farm Meats LTD0.7 km
  • Beechwood News And Convenience Store1.0 km
  • BARGAIN BOOZE0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar Store0.4 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • THE CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • RUSHLANDS0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poulton-Le-Fylde3.0 km
  • Layton4.7 km
  • Blackpool North6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Briar Road0.0 km
  • Briar Road0.1 km
  • Hillylaid Road0.2 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.2 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.2 km