Bainesfield is in Poulton-Le-Fylde and in Wyre district. FY6 8HE 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 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bainesfield, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY6 8ES, FY6 8BB, FY6 8BD, FY6 8EH, FY6 8EJ, FY6 8EW, FY6 8ER, FY6 8BA, FY6 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY6 8HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 20.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 63.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 30.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around FY6 8HE this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 51.5% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99.1% | 98% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 73.3% | 46.2% | 27.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bainesfield was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Hardhorn with High Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bainesfield has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hardhorn with High Cross and the 183rd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 460.0%.

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 Bainesfield, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-12-04 | £762,500 |
| 2 Bainesfield, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2007-09-05 | £737,038 |
| 1 Bainesfield, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £495,000 | 2006-09-22 | £665,977 |
| 4 Bainesfield, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £560,000 | 2006-08-25 | £757,347 |
| 3 Bainesfield, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £477,500 | 2005-11-07 | £698,453 |
FY6 8HE 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 8HE 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 | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR | 4out of 4 | 863 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 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Primary School Dinmore Avenue , FY3 7RW | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 3,515 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 | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 3,587 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 | 3,388 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 | 1,542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tower Learning Centre 316 Church Street , FY1 3QE | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Whitegate Drive , FY3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 4,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanol | 4 Queens Square, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,056 yd | |
| Agora | 10 Queens Square, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,058 yd | |
| JADE GARDEN RESTAURANT | 12B-12C Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,060 yd | |
| The Coffee Box & Bistro Limited | 1A Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Longhouse Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 735 yd | |
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk) | 22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 936 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | 2 Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,060 yd | |
| Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling | 23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Chinese Takeaway | 11 Lower Green, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 985 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 30 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 991 yd | |
| Subway | 100B Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,041 yd | |
| Takeaway No 10 | Festival Hall, 10 Blackpool Old Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Cyprus Takeaway | 6A Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 100A Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baines School HIGHCROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Carr Head Primary School CARR HEAD LANE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 883 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.