Merlyn Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 3AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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	54.4%	54.6%	0.2%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	45.6%	45.4%	-0.2%	49.0%	-3.6%

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 3AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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	24.3%	29.4%	5.1%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	54.8%	-1.7%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.1%	7%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	7.8%	6.6%	-1.2%	6.1%	0.5%

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	47%	37.1%	-9.9%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	34.9%	36.4%	1.5%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	13.5%	19.6%	6.1%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	2.1%	5.7%	3.6%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	22.4%	-0.2%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	10.8%	-0.5%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	11.6%	-6.2%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	7%	9.9%	2.9%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	22%	7.7%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	23.3%	-1.5%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.6%	98.9%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	96.4%	99.3%	2.9%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	99.3%	3.2%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Merlyn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlyn Road was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merlyn Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

🔎 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 3AZ, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Merlyn Road are based on 68 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 Merlyn Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 3AZ

Average Price
£156,988

Semi-Detached
£167,088

Terraced
£141,425

Detached
£224,196

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlyn Road

Average Price
£162,863

Semi-Detached
£173,013

Terraced
£152,204

Detached
£231,881

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlyn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Merlyn Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-11-05	£152,166
34 Merlyn Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-09-19	£133,678
40 Merlyn Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-06-06	£135,385
15 Merlyn Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£131,000	2025-03-26	£133,276
37 Merlyn Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£107,000	2024-03-13	£117,233

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 3AZ

Employment

FY5 3AZ 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 3AZ 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	54
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Construction	16
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	541 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	- not rated	541 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary School Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	640 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	640 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY	3out of 4	996 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,285 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery High School - A Language College and Full Service School All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	- not rated	2,308 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	3out of 4	2,308 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,640 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	3,841 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	4,700 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	1,798 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,228 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,228 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	4,679 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	919 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haven School Ringway , FY5 2NL	- not rated	1,509 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	1,901 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,901 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
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys	347 yd
The Tramway	167-169 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	496 yd
Fish Loves Chips	Unit 2, 157 Victoria Road West	496 yd
Anchorsholme Coffee Shop	Anchorsholme Branch Library, Luton Road, Blackpool	535 yd
Thai Delicious	176 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	600 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Hotel	183 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	224 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC	The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West	600 yd
Wings Club	135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	611 yd
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	756 yd
CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB	2 West Drive, Thornton Cleveleys	865 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Garden	153 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	496 yd
TARIQS CHILLI HUT	172 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	600 yd
THE BEST KEBAB	178 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	600 yd
China House	160 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	600 yd
KFC	150 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	600 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys	347 yd
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	496 yd
Co-op	351 North Drive, Blackpool	502 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	870 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	892 yd
Ymca (Thornton) THORNTON CLEVELEYS SPORTS CENTRE THORNTON CLEVELEYS SPORTS CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	940 yd
Royles Brook Primary School MARSH ROAD	grass pitches	995 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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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