Postcode Analysis Wyre, North West

THE ESPLANADE, FY6 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ESPLANADE, FY6 0BQ.

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Population

160

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: FY6 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates FY6 0BQ — age 65, 52% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £102k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.

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

FY6 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Esplanade, 0.5km from Knott End-on-Sea in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Preesall ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00129851 (shared with 6 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 FY6 0BQ. The average age is 65.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 102,940

7 sales · Mean £ 99,348

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

FY6 0BQ has low crime rates — 38 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood

Good157 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • RNLI SHOP1.0 km
  • Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.2 km
  • Cheese Shop0.2 km
  • CO-OP Village Store0.4 km
  • Hanger 1 Boutique0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.1 km
  • THE SQUASH0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Conroy's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Amy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • DAWN'S TEA ROOMS LTD0.5 km
  • Knott End Cafe And Ramsey's Icecream0.3 km
  • Knott End Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Knott End Chippy0.2 km
  • Carlito's0.3 km
  • Halfway House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poulton-Le-Fylde8.9 km
  • Layton10.6 km
  • Blackpool North12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Esplanade0.0 km
  • Esplanade0.0 km
  • Bourne Arms0.2 km
  • Bourne Arms0.3 km
  • Barton Square0.3 km