Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	54.4%	53.1%	-1.3%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	45.6%	46.9%	1.3%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 2LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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	19.2%	22%	2.8%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	54%	-5.6%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.1%	7.6%	-3.5%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	9.4%	14.8%	5.4%	6.1%	8.7%

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	46.2%	42.5%	-3.7%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	31.4%	30.5%	-0.9%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	17%	21.5%	4.5%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	4.8%	4.9%	0.1%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27%	24.7%	-2.3%	18.2%	6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	10.8%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	11.5%	-3.8%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.4%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	22.7%	10.0%	16.9%	5.8%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	22.4%	0.6%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
White	100%	96.9%	-3.1%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

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	98%	96.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.6%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Whimbrel Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whimbrel Drive was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whimbrel Drive has the 34th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne and the 109th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in FY5 2LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Whimbrel Drive are based on 33 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 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 2LR

Average Price
£193,784

Semi-Detached
£179,108

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£230,474

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whimbrel Drive

Average Price
£194,565

Semi-Detached
£182,304

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£240,103

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whimbrel DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,000	2022-11-04	£163,801
19 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2020-08-21	£167,331
6 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£119,000	2020-05-28	£160,180
31 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,500	2020-03-05	£164,434
14 Whimbrel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£235,500	2019-03-27	£317,254

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 2LR

Employment

FY5 2LR 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 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	125
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfold Community Primary School Ringway , FY5 2NL	3out of 4	867 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys Heys Street , Thornton FY5 4HL	3out of 4	999 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Primary School Heys Street , FY5 4JP	3out of 4	1,131 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	1,605 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,414 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,812 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE	2out of 4	3,287 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	3,913 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	5,448 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,282 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	1,185 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,143 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	4,860 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	4,888 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Calcio	Poolfoot Farm, Butts Road	785 yd
Linden Tree Tea Room	31 Linden Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys	812 yd
Tea And Tumbles	Heys Street, Thornton Cleveleys	947 yd
Cozy Corner Cafe	1 Butts Road, Thornton Cleveleys	993 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Thornton Cleveleys Football Club	Gamble Road, Thornton Cleveleys		504 yd
Hickorys Smokehouse	Fleetwood Road North, Thornton Cleveleys		526 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rations	319 Fleetwood Road North, Thornton Cleveleys		409 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Coop	2 Poachers Way, Thornton Cleveleys		178 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bourne Poacher Playing Fields (Closed) Fleetwood Road North	grass pitches	276 yd
Bourne Way Playing Fields TALLINGTON CLOSE	grass pitches	306 yd
Thornton Cleveleys Football Club BOURNE ROAD	grass pitches	563 yd
Gamble Road Recreation Ground GAMBLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	771 yd
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School HEYS STREET	grass pitches	905 yd
Fleetwood Town Fc Training Complex BUTTS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	919 yd
Northfold Community Primary School RINGWAY	grass pitches	964 yd
Royles Brook Primary School MARSH ROAD	grass pitches	978 yd
Thornton Primary School HEYS STREET	grass pitches	1,031 yd
Wyre Football Club THORNTON-CLEVELEYS RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB THORNTON-CLEVELEYS RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB FLEETWOOD ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	1,059 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	37.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.15 Mbit/s

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