FY8 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kingsway, 0.4km from Ansdell in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Fairhaven ward and the Fylde constituency.
For families considering a move, FY8 1AW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00126872 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, FY8 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, FY8 1AW.
263
60
£ 44,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
FY8 1AW is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £123k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1AW. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 117,000
6 sales · Mean £ 116,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1AW has low crime rates — 18 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
Lytham St Annes High School
Ansdell Primary School
Clifton Primary School
Lytham Hall Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fifteens at St Annes0.6 km
- Fairhaven/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/ Locked and Loaded0.3 km
- Lytham Bridge Club0.3 km
- Fairhaven Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- 1909 Cafe and Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- RSPB0.4 km
- Fylde Meats and Deli Ltd0.2 km
- R Coffee Ansdell0.5 km
- Bennett's of Ansdell0.5 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Fairhaven Methodist Church0.1 km
- Yum Yum's Cafe0.4 km
- Eighty Eight Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Lakeside0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ansdell Fisherie0.5 km
- Dominos0.2 km
- Foodfest0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven0.2 km
- Lytham2.2 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road North0.1 km
- Lake Road North0.1 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.2 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81AW · Data under Open Government Licence