Laurel Drive is in Thornton-Cleveleys and in Wyre district. FY5 5EX is located in the Marsh Mill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wyre and Preston North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Drive, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY5 5EY, FY5 5HA, FY5 5EH, FY5 5EZ, FY5 5EJ, FY5 5EG, FY5 5ED, FY5 5EL, FY5 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY5 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 28.8% | 28.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 54.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 38.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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% | 17.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 27.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.7% | 93.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Drive was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Bourne average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Laurel Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne and the 15th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Laurel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2025-04-11 | £228,000 |
| 20 Laurel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2019-02-08 | £236,905 |
| 10 Laurel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2019-01-14 | £221,902 |
| 12 Laurel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-11-27 | £264,188 |
| 15 Laurel Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2017-09-01 | £247,116 |
FY5 5EX 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 5EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Road , FY5 5HY | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Green Community Primary School Arundel Drive , Carleton FY6 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanah Primary School Lambs Road , FY5 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy Eastpines Drive , FY5 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Marsh Road , FY5 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ | 2out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,257 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 | 4,303 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 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 3,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topiary Coffee Shop Burnside Garden Centre | New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys | 579 yd | |
| Albatross | 31 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 596 yd | |
| COSTELLOS | 27B Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 596 yd | |
| Mimmos | 7 - 9 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 693 yd | |
| The Junction @ 1B | Unit 1B, Thornton Centre | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHLEY CLUB | 68 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 576 yd | |
| The Lounge | Unit 2, Thornton Centre | 729 yd | |
| Thornton Little Theatre | Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 844 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Bay Horse, 1 Station Road | 926 yd | |
| Tavern At The Mill | Marsh Mill Village, Thornton Cleveleys | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Inn | 25 Beechwood Drive, Thornton Cleveleys | 86 yd | |
| Thornton Fisheries | 11 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys | 696 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | Unit 1D, Thornton Centre | 729 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken And Pizza | Unit 1C, Thornton Centre | 729 yd | |
| ORIENTAL KITCHEN | 62 Fleetwood Road North, Thornton Cleveleys | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CO-OPERATIVE | Thornton Centre, Victoria Road East | 729 yd | |
| TESCO | Marsh Mill Village, Thornton Cleveleys | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Science And Performing Arts College BELVEDERE ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Ici (Closed) Victoria Road East | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Hassra Sports Ground HASSRA PLAYING FIELD HASSRA PLAYING FIELD ANCHORSHOLME LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Baines Endowed Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 807 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.