FY8 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on St Annes Road East, 0.4km from St. Annes in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Ashton ward and the Fylde constituency.
For renters and young professionals, FY8 1BU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00126820 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANNES ROAD EAST, FY8 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANNES ROAD EAST, FY8 1BU.
183
48
£ 37,000 /yr
40%
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 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £154k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1BU. The average age is 48.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 141,500
10 sales · Mean £ 144,300
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY8 1BU is above average at 139 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Applewood0.4 km
- G's Ices0.7 km
- Fylde Foodbank0.5 km
- Mini links0.7 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Hollingworth Hotel0.6 km
- Best Western Glendower Hotel0.7 km
- Dalmeny Hotel0.7 km
- Mode Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- The Sea Croft Bed Breakfast and Bar0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- #Nofilter Coffeehouse0.4 km
- Blacksheep Tearoom at St Annes Ltd0.3 km
- Jai Lounge0.4 km
- Ocean Cafe0.8 km
- Orchard Tea Rooms0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Supermarkets0.5 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Crumbs0.8 km
- TastySnax Ltd0.3 km
- Seniors North West Limited0.9 km
- St Annes Fish Restaurant0.3 km
- Atlas0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Tempo Wine Cocktail Bar0.4 km
- The Ducks Nuts0.3 km
- The Links Pub0.9 km
- The Mayfield0.5 km
- The Pier Inn0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Annes-On-The-Sea0.2 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven2.6 km
- Squires Gate2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Our Lady Church0.0 km
- North Crescent0.1 km
- Our Lady Church0.1 km
- St Annes Road East0.1 km
- Back North Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81BU · Data under Open Government Licence