Southgate is in Fleetwood and in Wyre district. FY7 8JF is located in the Rossall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate, Fleetwood, FY7 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY7 8JL, FY7 8JG, FY7 8JB, FY7 8NR, FY7 8JJ, FY7 8NT, FY7 8JH, FY7 8JQ, FY7 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY7 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.7% | 49.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 FY7 8JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 16.6% | 15.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 64.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 35.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 32.2% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 19% | 26% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 24.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 74.9% | 46.2% | 28.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgate was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Rossall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southgate has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rossall and the 99th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Southgate, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-12-18 | £212,743 |
| 14 Southgate, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-04 | £177,332 |
| 21 Southgate, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-02-22 | £216,152 |
| 15 Southgate, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2019-08-23 | £250,000 |
| 19 Southgate, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-06-30 | £259,664 |
FY7 8JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 FY7 8JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkholme Primary School Windermere Avenue , FY7 8QB | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School Northfleet Avenue , FY7 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Saer Community Primary School Grange Road , FY7 8DD | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Poulton Road , FY7 7JY | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfold Community Primary School Ringway , FY5 2NL | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE | 2out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool and the Fylde College Ashfield Road , Bispham FY2 0HB | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kev's Catering | 81 Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood | 602 yd | |
| The Shac | Hesketh House, 200 - 220 Broadway | 821 yd | |
| THE BOUNDARY FOOD BAR | The Boundary Food Bar, Fleetwoood Cricket \& Sports Club | 863 yd | |
| Farmer Parrs Animal World - The Tractor Shed | Farmer Parrs Animal World, Rossall Lane | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood RUFC Bar | 81 Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood | 602 yd | |
| Rossall Tavern | Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood | 644 yd | |
| FLEETWOOD CRICKET AND SPORTS CLUB | Fleetwood Cricket And Sports Club, 484 Fleetwood Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wudz Sandwich Bar | 36 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 645 yd | |
| Good Wok | 20 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 645 yd | |
| AL MINAR TANDOORI TAKEAWAY | 26 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 661 yd | |
| John's Friary | 9A Brook Street, Fleetwood | 885 yd | |
| RVs Kitchen | 15A Brook Street, Fleetwood | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkholme Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Fleetwood Rugby Club MELBOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Rossall School ROSSALL SCHOOL ROSSALL SCHOOL BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Fleetwood Cricket Club FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 745 yd |
| King George'S Playing Fields (Broadwaters) KING GEORGE'S MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE'S MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Fleetwood High School BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.