Chester Avenue, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY5 2AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	53.7%	50%	-3.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	46.3%	50%	3.7%	49.0%	1.0%

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	23.5%	27.4%	3.9%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44.9%	43.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	-0.3%
Married: Same sex	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	13.7%	15.2%	1.5%	9.1%	6.1%
Widowed	12.4%	11.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	5.2%

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	37.9%	37.5%	-0.4%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	30.9%	35.1%	4.2%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	18.8%	21.6%	2.8%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	7.7%	4.2%	-3.5%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	4.8%	1.5%	-3.3%	1.2%	0.3%

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	31.2%	25.5%	-5.7%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	10.8%	-0.3%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	11.3%	-3.2%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	9.5%	3.1%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	15.2%	6.2%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	23.4%	5.5%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	9.8%	4.3%	-5.5%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
White	98.5%	97.7%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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%	92.3%	-3.7%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	2.9%	4.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	93%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Chester Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Avenue was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Cleveleys Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Chester Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cleveleys Park and the 144th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

🔎 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 2AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 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) - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Chester Avenue are based on 63 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 Chester Avenue, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 2AX

Average Price
£161,254

Semi-Detached
£167,290

Terraced
£76,755

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chester Avenue

Average Price
£176,092

Semi-Detached
£190,931

Terraced
£116,544

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£89,262

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chester AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Chester Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-12-19	£119,659
34 Chester Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,950	2025-06-02	£269,632
30 Chester Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2020-08-21	£183,197
5 Chester Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,500	2018-09-10	£153,886
5 Chester Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2017-07-20	£173,666

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 2AX

Employment

FY5 2AX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY5 2AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	14
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1

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	383 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	- not rated	383 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	766 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary School Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	1,122 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	1,122 yd	Academy converter	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	2,601 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	3out of 4	2,601 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,895 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,250 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	4,205 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	5,025 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	2,271 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,711 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,711 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	4,992 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	301 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haven School Ringway , FY5 2NL	- not rated	1,190 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	2,188 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,249 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,398 yd	Other independent 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
Pizzeria Larco	123 - 125 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
Cleveleys Kitchen	1-7 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
Thai Delicious	176 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	95 yd
The Tramway	167-169 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	123 yd
Fish Loves Chips	Unit 2, 157 Victoria Road West	123 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wings Club	135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC	The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West	95 yd
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	223 yd
CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB	2 West Drive, Thornton Cleveleys	409 yd
The Shipwreck Brewhouse	53 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	419 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns Pizza	117 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
Lili Italia	127 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
Smash It	111 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	42 yd
TARIQS CHILLI HUT	172 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	95 yd
THE BEST KEBAB	178 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	95 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	123 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	311 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	379 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Food	96B Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	379 yd
ICELAND	41 - 45 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	456 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	299 yd
Manor Beach Primary School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	763 yd
Jd Gyms (Thornton Cleveleys) NORTH PROMENADE	health and fitness suite	865 yd
Apocalypse Boxing And Fitness Gym UNIT 20C UNIT 20C DORSET AVENUE	health and fitness suite	974 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	56.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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