Shelley Grove is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Blackpool district. FY5 3ES is located in the Norbreck 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 Shelley Grove, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 3HT, FY5 3HF, FY5 3EP, FY5 3ER, FY5 3QS, FY5 3RN, FY5 3RD, FY5 3EL, FY5 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 3ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.8% | 37.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 32.9% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 45.1% | 42.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 21.6% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.6% | 96.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Grove was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% higher than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 246th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Shelley Grove, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-05-02 | £136,865 |
| 2 Shelley Grove, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,950 | 2003-05-09 | £164,934 |
| 6 Shelley Grove, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2002-11-08 | £205,237 |
| 2 Shelley Grove, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,732 | 2001-12-20 | £142,786 |
| 1 Shelley Grove, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1999-10-26 | £119,928 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kincraig Primary School Kincraig Road , FY2 0HN | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,638 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 | 3,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Living | Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 352 yd | |
| Anchorsholme Coffee Shop | Anchorsholme Branch Library, Luton Road, Blackpool | 382 yd | |
| Meherin | 7 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 734 yd | |
| BJFF Development Centre | Carr Road, Blackpool | 975 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | Golden Eagle Hotel, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 480 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 183 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 1,085 yd | |
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC | The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Gusto | Shop, 228 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 267 yd | |
| Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace) | 234 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 267 yd | |
| 243 Sandwich Bar | 243 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 318 yd | |
| Eastpines Friary | 36 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 484 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 40 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 351 North Drive, Blackpool | 423 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool | 891 yd | |
| Morrisons | Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD | golf | 613 yd |
| Norbreck Bowling And Tennis Club CLOVELLY AVENUE | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Whiteholme Recreation Ground WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD ALL SAINTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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.