The Croft, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 3JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	51.1%	-2.7%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	46.2%	48.9%	2.7%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	24.3%	29.7%	5.4%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	49%	43.5%	-5.5%	44.2%	-0.7%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10.5%	12.1%	1.6%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	14.6%	13.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	7.3%

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	40.1%	33.5%	-6.6%	48.4%	-14.9%
Good health	32.3%	37.9%	5.6%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	16.8%	19.5%	2.7%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	9%	8.1%	-0.9%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	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.

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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.5%	15.5%	-15.0%	18.2%	-2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	15.9%	0.4%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	17.2%	2.6%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	10.3%	7.4%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.2%	4.6%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	21%	2.2%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	5%	3%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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)
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
White	97.8%	94.5%	-3.3%	81.4%	13.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	96.1%	93.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	94.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.1%	4.4%	9.8%	-4.7%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.9%	76.7%	-8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	29.5%	13.5%	16.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is The Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 151.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% higher than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Croft has the 12th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 184th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY5 3JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 The Croft are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Croft, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 3JL

Average Price
£163,271

Semi-Detached
£163,271

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Croft

Average Price
£170,626

Semi-Detached
£170,626

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 The Croft, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2017-09-15	£182,522
5 The Croft, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2015-01-30	£191,361
1 The Croft, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,500	2006-12-15	£150,163
5 The Croft, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2006-11-03	£170,667
6 The Croft, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,950	2006-05-30	£184,084

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 3JL

Employment

FY5 3JL 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 3JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	12
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Construction	9
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	375 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	866 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	3out of 4	1,186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfold Community Primary School Ringway , FY5 2NL	3out of 4	1,460 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	2,424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	3,149 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,470 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE	2out of 4	4,453 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	5,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,245 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,655 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	3out of 4	4,795 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,529 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	2,588 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,652 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	4,823 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	5,024 yd	Community special 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
The Coffee Barn	3 Crescent East, Thornton Cleveleys	135 yd
The Great Fortune House Chinese Restaurant	120 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	186 yd
Hunters Kitchen	2 - 3 Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	195 yd
Star Cafe	91 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	239 yd
Subway	105 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	239 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	144 yd
Glasshouse	6 Bispham Road, Thornton Cleveleys	242 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC	The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West	269 yd
Wings Club	135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	309 yd
The Shipwreck Brewhouse	53 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	314 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Italian Pizza Hot	9 Crescent East, Thornton Cleveleys	135 yd
Humblebeez Cleveleys	57 St Georges Lane, Thornton Cleveleys	156 yd
Leos Pizza And Grill	5 Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	180 yd
The Little Sandwich Shop	144 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	212 yd
Mr Nitros	146 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	231 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	180 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	251 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Food	96B Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	251 yd
ICELAND	41 - 45 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	347 yd
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	405 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	256 yd
Jd Gyms (Thornton Cleveleys) NORTH PROMENADE	health and fitness suite	846 yd
Manor Beach Primary School MANOR DRIVE	grass pitches	892 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	51 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.17 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.17 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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