FY8 1DR is a sought-after residential area located 0.0km from Fairhaven in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Fairhaven ward and the Fylde constituency.
For serious buyers, FY8 1DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 65% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00126866 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FY8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FY8 1DR.
425
56
£ 44,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
FY8 1DR is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 1DR. The average age is 55.6. 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 1DR has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Lytham St Annes High School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Ansdell Primary School
Clifton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fifteens at St Annes0.9 km
- Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- RSPB0.9 km
- Alexandria News0.7 km
- JJM Convienience Store (Premier)0.8 km
- Fairhaven Lake Pavilion0.8 km
- Pastry Petes0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cumbria Hotel0.8 km
- The Claremont0.8 km
- The Gaydon B&B0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Buttery0.8 km
- Pizza King0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Haven Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Lakeside0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- The Beach Terrace Cafe0.9 km
- Un Momento0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ansdell & Fairhaven1.3 km
- St Annes-On-The-Sea1.7 km
- Lytham3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Manor0.2 km
- Queens Manor0.2 km
- Denford Avenue0.3 km
- Clifton Hospital0.3 km
- Denford Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY81DR · Data under Open Government Licence