Glenmere Crescent is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Blackpool district. FY5 1QD is located in the Norbreck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 1QE, FY5 1QH, FY5 1RG, FY5 1QB, FY5 1RE, FY5 1PU, FY5 1RQ, FY5 1QQ, FY5 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 1QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 52.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 31.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 48.1% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 47.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.9% | 17.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenmere Crescent was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Bispham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenmere Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bispham and the 111th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2026-02-23 | £175,167 |
| 52 Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-05-16 | £185,408 |
| 46 Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-17 | £226,943 |
| 38 Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-09 | £256,784 |
| 20 Glenmere Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-18 | £284,139 |
FY5 1QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbreck Primary School Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | - not rated | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary School Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School - A Language College and Full Service School All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandcastle School 18 Rossall Road , FY5 1DX | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven School Ringway , FY5 2NL | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Preparatory School 95 Warbreck Drive , Bispham FY2 9RZ | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Early Alternative Provision Robson Way , Norman House FY3 7PP | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Box | 58 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 751 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 86 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 751 yd | |
| BJFF Development Centre | Carr Road, Blackpool | 875 yd | |
| Independent Living | Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Sandwich Bar | 243 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 553 yd | |
| Bella Gusto | Shop, 228 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 639 yd | |
| Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace) | 234 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 639 yd | |
| Happy Gathering | 80 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 751 yd | |
| New Anchor Fish & Chips | New Anchor Chip Shop, 42 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50-52 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 779 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbreck Bowling And Tennis Club CLOVELLY AVENUE | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Blackpool) QUEENS PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD | golf | 770 yd |
| Whiteholme Recreation Ground WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD ALL SAINTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.