Emerald Close, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 3LH is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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	47.4%	46.6%	-0.8%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	52.6%	53.4%	0.8%	49.0%	4.4%

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 3LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	20%	26.3%	6.3%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	57.1%	-4.9%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	11.4%	8.3%	-3.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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	45.4%	45.9%	0.5%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	30.1%	36.7%	6.6%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	14.9%	11.9%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	6.3%	4.1%	-2.2%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	1.2%	0.3%

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	18.4%	17.3%	-1.1%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	15.2%	-4.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.9%	1.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.9%	2.6%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	32.5%	8.0%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	3%	2.3%	0.7%	2.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
White	99.3%	95.9%	-3.4%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	98.7%	95.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0%	1.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	95.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0.7%	4.1%	3.4%	9.8%	-5.7%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	76.7%	13.3%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	66.2%	46.2%	20.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Emerald Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerald Close was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Emerald Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 139th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

🔎 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
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY5 3LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Emerald Close are based on 44 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 Emerald Close, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 3LH

Average Price
£252,912

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,303

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,202

Estimated Average Property Prices for Emerald Close

Average Price
£267,009

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,616

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,244

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Emerald CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Emerald Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-02-09	£278,611
16 Emerald Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2023-03-03	£214,118
17 Emerald Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-01-26	£280,840
19 Emerald Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-09-01	£344,843
20 Emerald Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2022-03-07	£261,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 3LH

Employment

FY5 3LH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY5 3LH 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	92
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	13
Manufacturing	9
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kincraig Primary School Kincraig Road , FY2 0HN	3out of 4	639 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Devonshire Road , Bispham FY2 0AJ	3out of 4	1,389 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westcliff Primary Academy Crawford Avenue , Bispham FY2 9BY	3out of 4	1,442 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	1,832 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	3,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	3,621 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	3,842 yd	Voluntary aided 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	338 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	2,750 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	3,336 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	2,621 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,700 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	2,936 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	3,126 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	3,355 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Independent Living	Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool	704 yd
BJFF Crossbar Cafe	Blackpool Rangers, All Saints Road, Blackpool	811 yd
BJFF Development Centre	Carr Road, Blackpool	930 yd
Staff Canteen	Unit 5, Darwin Court, Blackpool	961 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden Eagle	Golden Eagle Hotel, Warren Drive, Blackpool		584 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eastpines Friary	36 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool		940 yd
Lucky Star	40 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool		940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blackpool And The Fylde College (Bispham Campus) ASHFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	343 yd
Kincraig Primary School KINCRAIG ROAD	grass pitches	612 yd
Whiteholme Recreation Ground WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD WHITEHOLME PLAYING FIELDS ALL SAINTS ROAD ALL SAINTS ROAD	grass pitches	783 yd
Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD	golf	810 yd
Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	883 yd
Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	957 yd
Hassra Sports Ground HASSRA PLAYING FIELD HASSRA PLAYING FIELD ANCHORSHOLME LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	974 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	39.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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