First Avenue is in Poulton-Le-Fylde and in Wyre district. FY6 7JW is located in the Breck 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 First Avenue, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY6 7JN, FY6 7JL, FY6 8HQ, FY6 7EJ, FY6 7EH, FY6 7JJ, FY6 8HH, FY6 7AW, FY6 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY6 7JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.2% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.6% | 44.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 26.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 | 28.4% | 16.4% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 21.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 29.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.3% | 96.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 120.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Breck average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
First Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Breck and the 92nd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 First Avenue, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-08-27 | £156,419 |
| 28 First Avenue, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-05-11 | £136,321 |
| 16 First Avenue, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,900 | 2021-03-12 | £152,013 |
| 8 First Avenue, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-08-12 | £195,360 |
| 21 First Avenue, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-04-03 | £188,200 |
FY6 7JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde Breck Road , FY6 7HT | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Carleton FY6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 3,272 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 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 4,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora | 10 Queens Square, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 414 yd | |
| Espanol | 4 Queens Square, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 421 yd | |
| Bistro Italia | 1-2 Vicarage Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 446 yd | |
| The Coffee Box & Bistro Limited | 1A Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde | 454 yd | |
| THE CORNMILL CAFE | 1 Chapel Street Court, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk) | 22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 428 yd | |
| Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling | 23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 465 yd | |
| THATCHED HOUSE AND CHAPEL STREET BREWHOUSE | Thatched House, 30 Ball Street | 481 yd | |
| Brew And Bones | 7 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 511 yd | |
| Marvins | 11 - 13 Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Chinese Takeaway | 11 Lower Green, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 59 yd | |
| Subway | 100B Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 264 yd | |
| Wok Wow | 10 Chapel Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 411 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 30 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 422 yd | |
| Edwins | 1 Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 100A Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 264 yd | |
| Booths Poulton | Booths, Teanlowe Centre | 562 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Tithebarn Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 643 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Clarke Street | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Carr Head Primary School CARR HEAD LANE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Hodgson Academy MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Gymetc. (Poulton Le Fylde) PREMIER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Fylde Cricket Club MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Civic Centre WYRE CIVIC CENTRE WYRE CIVIC CENTRE BRECK ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Poulton Ymca Swimming & Fitness Centre BRECK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Poulton-Le-Fylde Golf Course BRECK ROAD | golf | 1,064 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.