Postcode Analysis Fylde, North West

DOUGLAS STREET, FY8 2PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS STREET, FY8 2PD.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, FY8 2PD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY8 2PD is an up-and-coming urban area on Douglas Street, 0.9km from St. Annes in Lytham St Anne's. Administratively it sits within Ashton ward and the Fylde constituency.

For renters and young professionals, FY8 2PD offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 2PD are sourced from Output Area E00126806 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 2PD. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near FY8 2PD are high at 192 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.

Anti-social behaviour221
Violence and sexual offences107
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good607 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Applewood0.3 km
  • G's Ices0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • The Beach Shop0.2 km
  • Age UK0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Hollingworth Hotel0.6 km
  • Breverton Hotel0.6 km
  • Charles Alexander Short Stay0.3 km
  • Fairmile Hotel0.5 km
  • Grand Hotel0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • #Nofilter Coffeehouse0.2 km
  • Blacksheep Tearoom at St Annes Ltd0.4 km
  • Jai Lounge0.2 km
  • Ocean Cafe0.5 km
  • Orchard Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Supermarkets0.2 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Crumbs0.8 km
  • TastySnax Ltd0.4 km
  • Atlas0.6 km
  • The Coven0.5 km
  • Cousins Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Lord Derby0.1 km
  • Keg n Cask0.5 km
  • The Office0.3 km
  • The Townhouse0.2 km
  • St Annes District Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Annes-On-The-Sea0.4 km
  • Squires Gate2.9 km
  • Ansdell & Fairhaven3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashton Gardens0.1 km
  • Square0.1 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • St Georges Road Alighting Only0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km