FY8 5AG is a safe, established residential area on Dock Road, 0.6km from Saltcotes in Fylde. Administratively it sits within St Johns ward and the Fylde constituency.
Within the FY8 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY8 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00185663 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK ROAD, FY8 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, FY8 5AG.
446
38
£ 46,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY8 5AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, FY8 5AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £171k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY8 5AG. The average age is 37.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 149,750
14 sales · Mean £ 158,442
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY8 5AG 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 Bede's Catholic High School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham
Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Smiths Pharmacies0.7 km
- Bargain Booze Select0.6 km
- Best One0.0 km
- Bridge Court Stores0.3 km
- Crofts Newsagents0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- E. H. Booth0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Railway Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aroma Cafe0.5 km
- Danbro Accounting Ltd0.4 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Beautiful Bakes n Balloons0.2 km
- Tangerine Holdings Limited (Canteen)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Kai's Kitchen0.4 km
- Seasons0.9 km
- Thats Amore0.9 km
- Lytham Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lytham1.4 km
- Moss Side2.6 km
- Ansdell & Fairhaven3.3 km
Bus Stops
- South St0.1 km
- Wordsworth Ave0.1 km
- Wordsworth Avenue0.1 km
- Bedford Rd0.2 km
- Saltcotes Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY85AG · Data under Open Government Licence