FY6 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westbourne Road, 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 strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY6 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00129858 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTBOURNE ROAD, FY6 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBOURNE ROAD, FY6 0BS.
228
56
£ 35,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY6 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
FY6 0BS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £168k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY6 0BS. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 132,500
17 sales · Mean £ 136,176
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY6 0BS has low crime rates — 34 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- RNLI SHOP0.9 km
- Mr Greens Good Fruit & Veg Co.0.3 km
- Cheese Shop0.3 km
- CO-OP Village Store0.4 km
- Hanger 1 Boutique0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Knott End Working Mens Club (Wet Sales Only)0.1 km
- THE SQUASH0.4 km
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Knott End Chippy0.3 km
- Carlito's0.3 km
- Halfway House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde8.8 km
- Layton10.5 km
- Blackpool North12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Bourne Arms0.2 km
- Bourne Arms0.2 km
- Barton Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY60BS · Data under Open Government Licence