North Drive is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Blackpool district. FY5 3RB is located in the Anchorsholme 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 North Drive, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 3RE, FY5 3RQ, FY5 3RA, FY5 3QY, FY5 3QZ, FY5 3QX, FY5 3RD, FY5 3QT, FY5 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY5 3RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 50.7% | 54.9% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 45.1% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 16.8% | 34.8% | 18.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 41.8% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 35.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 22.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.1% | 20.8% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 23.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Drive was 311.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.4% higher than the Anchorsholme average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Anchorsholme and the 91st highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Blackpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 644.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340 North Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-18 | £190,610 |
| 344 North Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-05-06 | £148,728 |
| 348 North Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,001 | 2021-09-23 | £176,173 |
| 327 North Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-09-10 | £157,440 |
| 341 North Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2019-11-22 | £147,592 |
The percentage of retired residents living in FY5 3RB 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%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School St George's Avenue , FY5 3JW | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbreck Primary Academy Norbreck Road , FY5 1PD | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Manor Drive , FY5 1EU | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community 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 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,839 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 | 4,125 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 | 2,407 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Coffee Shop | Anchorsholme Branch Library, Luton Road, Blackpool | 87 yd | |
| Independent Living | Warren Manor, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 480 yd | |
| Meherin | 7 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 637 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys | 708 yd | |
| The Tramway | 167-169 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | Golden Eagle Hotel, Warren Drive, Blackpool | 576 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 183 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 782 yd | |
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC | The Jolly Tars, 154 - 158 Victoria Road West | 852 yd | |
| Wings Club | 135 Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys | 895 yd | |
| O'CONNORS BAR | O'Connors Bar, St Georges Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpines Friary | 36 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 306 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 40 Eastpines Drive, Blackpool | 306 yd | |
| Surprise (Prev. Dragon Palace) | 234 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 486 yd | |
| Bella Gusto | Shop, 228 Fleetwood Road, Blackpool | 486 yd | |
| New Anchor Fish & Chips | New Anchor Chip Shop, 42 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 351 North Drive, Blackpool | 135 yd | |
| Morrisons | Amounderness Way, Thornton Cleveleys | 708 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Unit 1 Sainsbury's, 157 Victoria Road West | 846 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 4 Anchorsholme Lane West, Blackpool | 869 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Road Recreation Ground WINGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Blackpool Rufc FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Tee Time Golf & Footgolf Centre FLEETWOOD ROAD | golf | 897 yd |
| Fitness Emporium 75A 75A VICTORIA ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.