Queensbury Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 1SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.3%	0.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.8%	48.7%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of FY5 1SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.5%	18.2%	-3.3%	37.9%	-19.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	55.6%	-4.0%	44.2%	11.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	4%	11.2%	7.2%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	13.5%	13.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	7.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.5%	33.2%	-3.3%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	34.1%	42%	7.9%	33.6%	8.4%
Fair health	16.3%	16%	-0.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	10.7%	7.6%	-3.1%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.7%	25.4%	-7.3%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	16.4%	2.5%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	14.1%	-2.0%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	10.3%	6.7%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	8.5%	-0.9%	16.9%	-8.4%
Degree or Similar	22%	22.1%	0.1%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	2.2%	3.3%	1.1%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.2%	96.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	98.8%	90.8%	-8.0%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	0.4%	7.1%	6.7%	6.1%	1.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	90.4%	-6.4%	83.2%	7.2%
10+ Years	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
No passport held	17.2%	13.5%	3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Queensbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensbury Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Queensbury Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 24th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY5 1SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Queensbury Road are based on 2 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 Queensbury Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 1SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 1SW

Average Price
£254,357

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£316,822

Detached
£250,193

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queensbury Road

Average Price
£257,839

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£257,839

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queensbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Queensbury Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-07-16	£199,287
3 Queensbury Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-11-25	£230,285
5 Queensbury Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-06-05	£270,199
19 Queensbury Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-05-10	£257,769
14 Queensbury Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-10-13	£319,215

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 1SW

Employment

FY5 1SW 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 1SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	15
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	3out of 4	508 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	- not rated	508 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary School Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	- not rated	1,005 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	3out of 4	1,005 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,325 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	3out of 4	2,325 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	3,275 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,624 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	3,955 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity College Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	4,720 yd	Community 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	2,233 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,610 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,610 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Unity Academy Blackpool Warbreck Hill Road , FY2 0TS	- not rated	4,674 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandcastle School 18 Rossall Road , FY5 1DX	- not rated	585 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haven School Ringway , FY5 2NL	- not rated	1,715 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,648 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	2,795 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,860 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
Joels	6 Bispham Road, Thornton Cleveleys	267 yd
Pulcinellas	3 Bispham Road, Thornton Cleveleys	267 yd
Meherin	7 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	329 yd
The Coffee Barn	3 Crescent East, Thornton Cleveleys	371 yd
Costa Cleveleys	66 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	372 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Glasshouse	6 Bispham Road, Thornton Cleveleys	267 yd
CLEVELEYS EX SERVICEMANS CLUB	26 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	381 yd
The Shipwreck Brewhouse	53 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	406 yd
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	415 yd
Dickens Inn	6 Princess Road, Thornton Cleveleys	475 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gennars	15 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	329 yd
Leos Pizza And Grill	5 Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	370 yd
Italian Pizza Hot	9 Crescent East, Thornton Cleveleys	371 yd
New Anchor Fish & Chips	New Anchor Chip Shop, 42 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	385 yd
Pearl City	26-28 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	385 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Uk Gmbh	4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool	257 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	370 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Food	96B Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	372 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	372 yd
ICELAND	41 - 45 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	415 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	438 yd
Jd Gyms (Thornton Cleveleys) NORTH PROMENADE	health and fitness suite	850 yd
Manor Beach Primary School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	1,008 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	49.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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