West Drive is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Wyre district. FY5 2BL is located in the Jubilee 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 West Drive, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 2BB, FY5 2AP, FY5 2BE, FY5 1HA, FY5 2BA, FY5 1EE, FY5 2DJ, FY5 1EB, FY5 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 2BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 50.8% | 41.3% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 38.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 15.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 19.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 35.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Drive was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Cleveleys Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cleveleys Park and the 154th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 West Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-02-07 | £417,759 |
FY5 2BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
FY5 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfold Community Primary School Ringway , FY5 2NL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 5,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza And Pasta (ex Amore New Amore) | 30 Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 299 yd | |
| Benvenuti | 30 Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 299 yd | |
| Kays Kitchen | 52A Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 324 yd | |
| JJs | Cleveleys Working Mens Club, 34 Slinger Road | 382 yd | |
| Uncle Bucks Cafe | 5 Nutter Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall/Park Club | Masonic Hall, 2B West Drive | 2 yd | |
| CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB | 2 West Drive, Thornton Cleveleys | 204 yd | |
| CLEVELEYS WORKING MENS CLUB | 34 Slinger Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 382 yd | |
| Wings Club | 135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 479 yd | |
| The Shipwreck Brewhouse | 53 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Chippy | 15 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 173 yd | |
| Yummy House | 7 Beach Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 173 yd | |
| Habeebas | 54 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 312 yd | |
| The Sandwich Smith | 14 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 322 yd | |
| Thornton Gate Fish And Chip Bar | 60 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | 41 - 45 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 489 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 501 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | 96B Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 501 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys | 512 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Beach Primary School MANOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Apocalypse Boxing And Fitness Gym UNIT 20C UNIT 20C DORSET AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Thornton Cleveleys) NORTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Northfold Community Primary School RINGWAY | grass pitches | 791 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.