FY8 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Lancaster Avenue, 0.4km from Fairhaven in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Fairhaven ward and the Fylde constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in FY8, FY8 1DL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £478k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00126869 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER AVENUE, FY8 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER AVENUE, FY8 1DL.
278
54
£ 44,800 /yr
37%
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 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £478k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £478k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1DL. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Detached
£ 417,500
6 sales · Mean £ 463,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 1DL has low crime rates — 28 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 Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Lytham St Annes High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Sea Croft Bed Breakfast and Bar1.0 km
- Breverton Hotel0.9 km
- Cumbria Hotel0.5 km
- Grand Hotel0.7 km
- Howarth House1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Buttery0.5 km
- Pizza King0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Alexandria News0.4 km
- JJM Convienience Store (Premier)0.6 km
- Pastry Petes0.7 km
- The Island Cinema1.0 km
- Thorougoods0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Haven Fish Restaurant0.5 km
- The Beach Terrace Cafe0.6 km
- Un Momento0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho0.8 km
- St Annes District Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Annes-On-The-Sea1.4 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven1.7 km
- Lytham3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Denford Avenue0.3 km
- Osborne Road0.3 km
- Denford Avenue0.4 km
- Osborne Road0.4 km
- York Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81DL · Data under Open Government Licence