FY8 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 1BX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00126870 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY8 1BX.
317
52
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
FY8 1BX is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1BX. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1BX has low crime rates — 20 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fifteens at St Annes0.4 km
- 1909 Cafe and Bar0.5 km
- The Blossoms0.7 km
- Fairhaven/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/ Locked and Loaded0.4 km
- Lytham Bridge Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bennett's of Ansdell0.7 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.2 km
- Kellys Newsagents0.7 km
- The Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
- Fylde Meats and Deli Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eighty Eight Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Lakeside0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- Zest0.4 km
- Yum Yum's Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dominos0.4 km
- Foodfest0.5 km
- Ansdell Fisherie0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven0.4 km
- Lytham2.3 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lake Road North0.1 km
- Lake0.1 km
- Lake Road North0.1 km
- Lake0.1 km
- Eddington Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81BX · Data under Open Government Licence