Ashfield Road is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Blackpool district. FY5 3JA 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 Ashfield Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 3JB, FY5 3EZ, FY5 3HZ, FY5 3EY, FY5 3HP, FY5 3JD, FY5 3JU, FY5 3PJ, FY5 3HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY5 3JA 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 22.3% | 24% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 63.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 55.2% | 51% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 34% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 34.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Road was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashfield Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 16th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 Ashfield Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-09 | £255,739 |
| 432 Ashfield Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-14 | £252,964 |
| 191 Ashfield Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-01-04 | £240,345 |
| 205 Ashfield Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2021-08-12 | £317,117 |
| 450 Ashfield Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-05-27 | £259,517 |
FY5 3JA 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kincraig Primary School Kincraig Road , FY2 0HN | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,920 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 | 3,389 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 | 2,644 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 3,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Living | Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 469 yd | |
| BJFF Crossbar Cafe | Blackpool Rangers, All Saints Road, Blackpool | 738 yd | |
| BJFF Development Centre | Carr Road, Blackpool | 784 yd | |
| Anchorsholme Coffee Shop | Anchorsholme Branch Library, Luton Road, Blackpool | 935 yd | |
| Crunchy | Unit 1, 50 All Hallows Road, Blackpool | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | Golden Eagle Hotel, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpines Friary | 36 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 761 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 40 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 761 yd | |
| 243 Sandwich Bar | 243 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 872 yd | |
| Bella Gusto | Shop, 228 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 1,028 yd | |
| Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace) | 234 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 351 North Drive, Blackpool | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool And The Fylde College (Bispham Campus) ASHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD | golf | 594 yd |
| Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Whiteholme Recreation Ground WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD ALL SAINTS ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Kincraig Primary School KINCRAIG ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Hassra Sports Ground HASSRA PLAYING FIELD HASSRA PLAYING FIELD ANCHORSHOLME LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Norbreck Bowling And Tennis Club CLOVELLY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.