Norbreck Road is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Blackpool district. FY5 1RE 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 Norbreck Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 1RG, FY5 1RQ, FY5 1PE, FY5 1QD, FY5 1QE, FY5 1PD, FY5 1RH, FY5 1QA, FY5 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 1RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 34.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 48.2% | 46.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 12.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 17.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 31.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 95% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.7% | 96.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbreck Road was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbreck Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 104th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Norbreck Road, Blackpool, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-10-31 | £237,624 |
| Flat 11 Lodge Court Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2022-05-09 | £82,255 |
| 213 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-01-07 | £246,102 |
| Flat 1 Lodge Court Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-09-10 | £87,451 |
| Flat 2 Lodge Court Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-06-04 | £71,971 |
FY5 1RE 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,596 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 802 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 86 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 802 yd | |
| BJFF Development Centre | Carr Road, Blackpool | 804 yd | |
| Independent Living | Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 940 yd | |
| Meherin | 7 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | Golden Eagle Hotel, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Sandwich Bar | 243 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 428 yd | |
| Bella Gusto | Shop, 228 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 532 yd | |
| Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace) | 234 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 532 yd | |
| Happy Gathering | 80 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 802 yd | |
| New Anchor Fish & Chips | New Anchor Chip Shop, 42 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50-52 Norbreck Road, Blackpool | 836 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool | 987 yd | |
| Co-op | 351 North Drive, Blackpool | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbreck Bowling And Tennis Club CLOVELLY AVENUE | tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD | golf | 660 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Blackpool) QUEENS PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Whiteholme Recreation Ground WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD ALL SAINTS ROAD | grass pitches | 987 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 | 60.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.6% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.