Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 3QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	51.7%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	46.6%	48.3%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.7%

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	28.8%	27.2%	-1.6%	37.9%	-10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	47%	-5.8%	44.2%	2.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.6%	13.8%	4.2%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	6.4%	9.9%	3.5%	6.1%	3.8%

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	46.2%	40.5%	-5.7%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	33.6%	34.4%	0.8%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	13.4%	16%	2.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	6.2%	6.1%	-0.1%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	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	22.4%	22.2%	-0.2%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	11.7%	-3.5%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	13%	-2.6%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	8.7%	1.5%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	17.4%	2.2%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	25.2%	6.8%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	6%	1.7%	-4.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99%	98.1%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	96.6%	95.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	95.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	1%	4.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.9%	37.2%	-0.3%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Anchorsholme Lane East Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorsholme Lane East was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Anchorsholme Lane East has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.5%.

🔎 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 3QN, 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 Anchorsholme Lane East are based on 215 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 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY5 3QN

Average Price
£220,320

Semi-Detached
£202,935

Terraced
£155,281

Detached
£257,748

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Anchorsholme Lane East

Average Price
£170,697

Semi-Detached
£178,544

Terraced
£153,082

Detached
£238,156

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,939

Other
£151,033

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Anchorsholme Lane EastStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-11-06	£264,751
94 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-07-31	£118,702
88 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-04-15	£151,041
61 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2023-07-05	£195,906
49 Anchorsholme Lane East, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-05-27	£160,334

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY5 3QN

Employment

FY5 3QN 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 3QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Other	14
Education	13
Construction	12
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate 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	138 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX	3out of 4	759 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD	3out of 4	899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU	3out of 4	1,221 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY	3out of 4	1,582 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	2,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	2,771 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	3,766 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	4,639 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE	2out of 4	4,749 yd	Foundation 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	1,827 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	4,252 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	4,476 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	2,417 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	2,488 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	2,884 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	4,398 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	4,623 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
Meherin	7 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	328 yd
Anchorsholme Coffee Shop	Anchorsholme Branch Library, Luton Road, Blackpool	432 yd
Thai Delicious	176 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	451 yd
The Tramway	167-169 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	481 yd
Fish Loves Chips	Unit 2, 157 Victoria Road West	481 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
J D WETHERSPOON PLC	The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West	451 yd
Wings Club	135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	500 yd
O'CONNORS BAR	O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane	500 yd
Victoria Hotel	183 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	572 yd
Glasshouse	6 Bispham Road, Thornton Cleveleys	669 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Anchor Fish & Chips	New Anchor Chip Shop, 42 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	287 yd
Pearl City	26-28 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	287 yd
Asia Fusion Street Food	8 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	287 yd
Gennars	15 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool	328 yd
TARIQS CHILLI HUT	172 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	351 North Drive, Blackpool	294 yd
SAINSBURY'S	Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West	481 yd
ALDI STORES LTD	Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys	594 yd
Lidl Uk Gmbh	4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool	602 yd
Heron Foods	74 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys	675 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	655 yd
Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,020 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	52.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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