Carr Lane is in Hambleton, Poulton-Le-Fylde and in Wyre district. FY6 9DW is located in the Hambleton & Stalmine 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 Carr Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 9DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY6 9DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 18.7% | 19.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 64.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.2% | 20.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 29.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.7% | 97.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 72.4% | 46.2% | 26.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Lane was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Hambleton & Stalmine average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carr Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Hambleton & Stalmine and the 160th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdene Carr Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-04-01 | £642,315 |
| Smithy Farm Bungalow Carr Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2021-04-16 | £468,425 |
| Willowdene Carr Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-02-18 | £666,983 |
| Moy Vets Carr Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-12-09 | £1,077,174 |
| Rock Villa Carr Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-04-18 | £204,331 |
FY6 9DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
FY6 9DW 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 9DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stalmine Primary School Mill Lane , Stalmine FY6 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambleton Primary Academy Church Lane , Hambleton FY6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanah Primary School Lambs Road , FY5 5JR | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School Mill Street , Preesall FY6 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Primary School Heys Street , FY5 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Aidan's Church of England High School Cartgate , Preesall FY6 0NP | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Bistro | Brick House Farm Cottages, Brick House Lane | 510 yd | |
| Little Simpson Tea Room | Clear View, 19 Brick House Lane | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Puddled Duck | Sunset Park, Sower Carr Lane | 525 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 | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.