Victoria Road West, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 3QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	54.5%	53.7%	-0.8%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	45.5%	46.3%	0.8%	49.0%	-2.7%

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 3QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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	16.6%	18.4%	1.8%	37.9%	-19.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.4%	60.3%	-4.1%	44.2%	16.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.1%	7.1%	0.0%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	11.1%	11.6%	0.5%	6.1%	5.5%

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	40.8%	36.6%	-4.2%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	35%	36.6%	1.6%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	17.3%	19%	1.7%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	5.8%	4.7%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	3.1%	2.0%	1.2%	1.9%

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	25.7%	19.2%	-6.5%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	10.5%	0.6%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	15.4%	1.2%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	6.8%	0.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	17.7%	6.2%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	27.8%	0.5%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	5.1%	2.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	98%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	97.8%	97.3%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.3%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.4%	37.2%	-15.8%
Christian	72.2%	46.2%	26.0%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Victoria Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road West was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Road West has the 37th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

🔎 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 3QB, 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 Victoria Road West are based on 218 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 Victoria Road West, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 3QB

Average Price
£275,545

Semi-Detached
£262,479

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£347,406

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Road West

Average Price
£335,089

Semi-Detached
£284,634

Terraced
£297,993

Detached
£403,747

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,350

Other
£418,517

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Road West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
222 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-05-20	£290,592
248 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-10-19	£228,713
242 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-10-02	£196,040
220 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2019-12-02	£257,044
240 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2016-08-12	£264,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 3QB

Employment

FY5 3QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	138
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	489 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW	- not rated	489 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary School Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	797 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	- not rated	797 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY	3out of 4	1,010 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	2,426 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	2,438 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	3out of 4	2,438 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,480 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bispham High School - An Arts College Bispham Road , FY2 0NH	- not rated	3,989 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	4,841 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	1,961 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,395 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,395 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	4,818 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	767 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haven School Ringway , FY5 2NL	- not rated	1,351 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	1,844 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	1,913 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,729 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
The Tramway	167-169 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	346 yd
Fish Loves Chips	Unit 2, 157 Victoria Road West	346 yd
Thai Delicious	176 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	467 yd
Pizzeria Larco	123 - 125 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	468 yd
Cleveleys Kitchen	1-7 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	468 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Hotel	183 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	67 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC	The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West	467 yd
Wings Club	135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	468 yd
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	634 yd
CLEVELEYS PARK CLUB	2 West Drive, Thornton Cleveleys	692 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Garden	153 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	346 yd
TARIQS CHILLI HUT	172 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	467 yd
THE BEST KEBAB	178 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	467 yd
China House	160 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	467 yd
KFC	150 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	467 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	346 yd
Morrisons	Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys	496 yd
Co-op	351 North Drive, Blackpool	597 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	746 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	827 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	757 yd
Royles Brook Primary School MARSH ROAD	grass pitches	1,009 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	1,033 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	70.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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