Holts Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY6 8HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	54.5%	49.8%	-4.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	45.5%	50.2%	4.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 8HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	18.4%	22.5%	4.1%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	53.2%	52%	-1.2%	44.2%	7.8%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	12.6%	11.5%	-1.1%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	12.6%	12%	-0.6%	6.1%	5.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.6%	32.1%	0.5%	48.4%	-16.3%
Good health	33%	41.1%	8.1%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	23.4%	17.7%	-5.7%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	9.1%	7.7%	-1.4%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	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	31.1%	24.5%	-6.6%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	15.1%	-0.2%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	8.9%	-4.8%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	16.7%	8.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	18.9%	25%	6.1%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	4.7%	1%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	100%	98.1%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	99.5%	96.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0%	1.9%	1.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.7%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.4%	37.2%	-13.8%
Christian	73.2%	46.2%	27.0%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Holts Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holts Lane was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Breck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holts Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Breck and the 184th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in FY6 8HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Holts Lane are based on 117 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 Holts Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY6 8HW

Average Price
£171,974

Semi-Detached
£172,317

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£164,773

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holts Lane

Average Price
£161,352

Semi-Detached
£173,033

Terraced
£199,602

Detached
£315,596

Flats/Maisonettes
£67,844

Other
£167,477

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holts LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2025-04-22	£172,000
52 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-11-14	£258,282
94 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-04-05	£160,345
62 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2022-06-09	£173,677
46 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2022-03-15	£150,185

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY6 8HW

Employment

FY6 8HW 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 8HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	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	444 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR	4out of 4	844 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	1,322 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	4out of 4	1,449 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	2,384 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU	4out of 4	653 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE	2out of 4	1,228 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool Aspire Academy Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	3out of 4	2,582 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG	3out of 4	3,230 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy St Walburga's Road , FY3 7EQ	3out of 4	3,468 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	2,603 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB	- not rated	3,876 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	4,313 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS	4out of 4	2,598 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	5,022 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	5,062 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
GLASDON UK LTD	Staff Canteen, Clarke Street	303 yd
CRUMPET	Crumpet, Clarke Street	303 yd
Thingamajigz	Unit 5-6, Millennium Court	495 yd
Fortitude Fitness	Unit Y3, Beacon Road	533 yd
Bistro Italia	1-2 Vicarage Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	1,019 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fylde Cricket Club	Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	944 yd
J D WETHERSPOON PLC (Poulton Elk)	22 Hardhorn Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde	1,019 yd
Inns \& Leisure Ltd T/a Stocks \& Shilling	23 Market Place, Poulton-Le-Fylde	1,070 yd
THATCHED HOUSE AND CHAPEL STREET BREWHOUSE	Thatched House, 30 Ball Street	1,076 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Valley	30 Holts Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde	187 yd
Subway	100B Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde	387 yd
Delicious Chinese Takeaway	11 Lower Green, Poulton-Le-Fylde	630 yd
Wok Wow	10 Chapel Street, Poulton-Le-Fylde	1,011 yd
Edwins	1 Queens Square, Poulton-le-fylde	1,054 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
LIDL	Lidl, Clarke Street		302 yd
TESCO	100A Garstang Road East, Poulton-Le-Fylde		387 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gymetc. (Poulton Le Fylde) PREMIER WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	240 yd
Carr Head Primary School CARR HEAD LANE	grass pitches	537 yd
Hodgson Academy MOORLAND ROAD	grass pitches	693 yd
Poulton-Le-Fylde St Chads C Of E Primary School HARDHORN ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
Fylde Cricket Club MOORLAND ROAD	grass pitches	971 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	27.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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