Sandy Close, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1FF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY5 1FF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.4%	47.2%	0.8%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	53.6%	52.8%	-0.8%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.1%	31.7%	2.6%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	40.5%	42.2%	1.7%	44.2%	-2.0%
Separated	5.1%	2.5%	-2.6%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	17.1%	16.8%	-0.3%	9.1%	7.7%
Widowed	8.2%	6.8%	-1.4%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.4%	35%	6.6%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	39.3%	28.3%	-11.0%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	19.7%	24.4%	4.7%	12.7%	11.7%
Bad health	9.8%	8.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	4.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43%	27.8%	-15.2%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	6.8%	-1.4%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	12.3%	-5.4%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	9.3%	6.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.4%	6.5%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	15.8%	25.3%	9.5%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	3.8%	3.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.2%	98.9%	2.7%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	93.9%	3.2%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	3.3%	5%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	93.9%	3.7%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	4.4%	0.6%	-3.8%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	1.1%	-3.8%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.7%	76.7%	-10.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
No passport held	31.1%	13.5%	17.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45%	37.2%	7.8%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Sandy Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Close was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.9% higher than the Cleveleys Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sandy Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cleveleys Park and the 83rd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in FY5 1FF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandy Close are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wyre.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandy Close, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1FF

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 1FF

Average Price
£108,729

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£150,951

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,285

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Close

Average Price
£126,287

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£151,841

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,462

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Sandy Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£89,500	2024-12-12	£90,597
14 Sandy Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£99,950	2023-09-20	£101,072
21 Sandy Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£92,000	2023-09-14	£93,033
20 Sandy Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£101,000	2023-04-27	£105,138
4 Sandy Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£97,000	2023-04-03	£100,974

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 1FF

Employment

FY5 1FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY5 1FF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	63
Full-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	15
Part-Time Employee	13
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	6
Manufacturing	5
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	382 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfold Community Primary School Ringway , FY5 2NL	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	3out of 4	1,865 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	3out of 4	1,954 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	2,838 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	3,189 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	3,777 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE	2out of 4	3,807 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	3,043 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	5,453 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	1,808 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	2,865 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,913 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Yorker Sundaes	2 North Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys	199 yd
JJs	Cleveleys Working Mens Club, 34 Slinger Road	305 yd
Kays Fish And Chips	8 Rough Lea Road, Thornton Cleveleys	319 yd
Pizza And Pasta (ex Amore New Amore)	30 Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys	346 yd
Benvenuti	30 Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys	346 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
TRAVELLERS REST	90 - 94 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys	67 yd
Bar 1	The Royal British Legion, 9 Rough Lea Road	300 yd
CLEVELEYS WORKING MENS CLUB	34 Slinger Road, Thornton Cleveleys	305 yd
Dickens Inn	6 Princess Road, Thornton Cleveleys	356 yd
CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB	26 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	445 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corner Chippy	15 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys	428 yd
Yummy House	7 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys	428 yd
Boba Star	1A Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys	464 yd
Thornton Gate Fish And Chip Bar	60 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys	472 yd
Maxim House	56 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys	472 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ICELAND	41 - 45 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	454 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Food	96B Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	548 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	548 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	625 yd
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	920 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jd Gyms (Thornton Cleveleys) NORTH PROMENADE	health and fitness suite	75 yd
Manor Beach Primary School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	306 yd
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	565 yd
Apocalypse Boxing And Fitness Gym UNIT 20C UNIT 20C DORSET AVENUE	health and fitness suite	719 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.