Cottam Place, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7RE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY6 7RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

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	27.4%	30%	2.6%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	47.5%	-8.0%	44.2%	3.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.4%	11%	2.6%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	7.4%	10.6%	3.2%	6.1%	4.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.7%	48.7%	-4.0%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	32.7%	37.7%	5.0%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	12%	10.1%	-1.9%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	13.7%	11%	-2.7%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	9.1%	-0.9%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	13.3%	-4.8%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.6%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	17.9%	4.5%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	40.1%	42.2%	2.1%	33.8%	8.4%
Other	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	98.7%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.3%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.3%	97.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.4%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	63.3%	46.2%	17.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Cottam Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottam Place was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Hardhorn with High Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cottam Place has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross and the 51st lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in FY6 7RE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Cottam Place are based on 8 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 Cottam Place, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY6 7RE

Average Price
£243,913

Semi-Detached
£243,913

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cottam Place

Average Price
£249,609

Semi-Detached
£249,609

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cottam PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Cottam Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,750	2023-03-24	£215,382
10 Cottam Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£279,950	2021-06-25	£325,072
6 Cottam Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2009-02-27	£214,858
10 Cottam Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2003-10-03	£349,494
6 Cottam Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£69,500	2000-09-29	£220,119

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY6 7RE

Employment

FY6 7RE 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 FY6 7RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	24
Manufacturing	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	10
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	1,034 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Bispham Road , Carleton FY6 7PE	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB	3out of 4	1,381 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton Green Community Primary School Arundel Drive , Carleton FY6 7TF	3out of 4	1,755 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW	3out of 4	1,886 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	1,127 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	1,850 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	2,231 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Academy All Hallows Road , Bispham FY2 0AZ	2out of 4	2,769 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR	- not rated	849 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	2,496 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	2,575 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	996 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	1,445 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	2,206 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE	- not rated	3,825 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF	3out of 4	4,158 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
POULTON FC CLUBHOUSE	Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Blackpool Old Road	349 yd
Coffee Plus	Poulton Le Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway	796 yd
JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT	12B-12C Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	844 yd
Costa Coffee	3B Village Walks, Queensway	887 yd
Thyme	Unit 20-21, Teanlowe Centre	923 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bull Hotel	2 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	844 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk)	22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	899 yd
Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling	23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde	954 yd
Brew And Bones	7 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde	967 yd
The Old Town Hall	Church Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fish Bar	157 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	61 yd
EFSIs	153 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	61 yd
Takeaway No 10	Festival Hall, 10 Blackpool Old Road	844 yd
Cyprus Takeaway	6A Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	844 yd
Seniors	4 Queensway, Poulton-Le-Fylde	873 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Booths Poulton	Booths, Teanlowe Centre		923 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Tithebarn Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde		1,010 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cottam Hall BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD	grass pitches	287 yd
Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
Playfootball (Blackpool) Garstang Road West	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,004 yd
Blackpool Sixth Form College BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,025 yd
Baines School HIGHCROSS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,044 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	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%

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	49.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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