Beech Drive is in Poulton-Le-Fylde and in Wyre district. FY6 8EF is located in the Hardhorn with High Cross 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 Beech Drive, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY6 8EQ, FY6 8AS, FY6 8EE, FY6 8JB, FY6 8EA, FY6 8EL, FY6 8EG, FY6 8BH, FY6 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY6 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 FY6 8EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 16.1% | 26.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 56.3% | -13.4% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 48.3% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 38.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 69.5% | 46.2% | 23.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Drive was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Hardhorn with High Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross and the 178th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beech Drive, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-12-03 | £684,752 |
| 7 Beech Drive, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-01 | £334,322 |
| 10 Beech Drive, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-17 | £415,051 |
| 18 Beech Drive, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-05-28 | £754,936 |
| 11 Beech Drive, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-08-17 | £459,551 |
FY6 8EF 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 FY6 8EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde Breck Road , FY6 7HT | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 4out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 2,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 3,433 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 | 3,537 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 | 1,201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,504 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 | 742 yd | |
| Espanol | 4 Queens Square, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 742 yd | |
| JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT | 12B-12C Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 777 yd | |
| The Coffee Box & Bistro Limited | 1A Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde | 779 yd | |
| D K Catering Ltd (POULTON MASONIC HALL) | 14 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk) | 22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 635 yd | |
| Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling | 23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 763 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | 2 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 777 yd | |
| Brew And Bones | 7 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 828 yd | |
| THATCHED HOUSE AND CHAPEL STREET BREWHOUSE | Thatched House, 30 Ball Street | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Chinese Takeaway | 11 Lower Green, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 634 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 30 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 695 yd | |
| Subway | 100B Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 709 yd | |
| Takeaway No 10 | Festival Hall, 10 Blackpool Old Road | 777 yd | |
| Cyprus Takeaway | 6A Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 100A Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 709 yd | |
| Booths Poulton | Booths, Teanlowe Centre | 851 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Tithebarn Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 989 yd | |
| LIDL | Lidl, Clarke Street | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Head Primary School CARR HEAD LANE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Baines School HIGHCROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Gymetc. (Poulton Le Fylde) PREMIER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.