Northway is in Fleetwood and in Wyre district. FY7 8NB 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 Northway, Fleetwood, FY7 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY7 8LZ, FY7 8NA, FY7 8ET, FY7 8LE, FY7 8QF, FY7 8QR, FY7 8LD, FY7 8LY, FY7 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY7 8NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around FY7 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 45.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 32.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 34.8% | 40.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 18.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 FY7 8NB this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 36.2% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northway was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Rossall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northway has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rossall and the 80th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Northway, Fleetwood, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2024-07-31 | £99,216 |
| 32 Northway, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-01-24 | £291,200 |
| 38 Northway, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-02-15 | £185,273 |
| 72 Northway, Fleetwood, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2020-07-31 | £60,514 |
| 30 Northway, Fleetwood, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-01-20 | £183,529 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Saer Community Primary School Grange Road , FY7 8DD | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School Northfleet Avenue , FY7 7ND | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkholme Primary School Windermere Avenue , FY7 8QB | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Poulton Road , FY7 7JY | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School Manor Road , FY7 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 4out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH | 3out of 4 | 4,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shac | Hesketh House, 200 - 220 Broadway | 494 yd | |
| The Lantern Bistro | Lighthouse View, Chatsworth Avenue | 567 yd | |
| The Links Snack Bar Fleetwood Golf Club | Fleetwood Golf Club, Princes Way | 889 yd | |
| Kev's Catering | 81 Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood | 918 yd | |
| THE BOUNDARY FOOD BAR | The Boundary Food Bar, Fleetwoood Cricket \& Sports Club | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossall Tavern | Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood | 354 yd | |
| Fleetwood RUFC Bar | 81 Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood | 918 yd | |
| FLEETWOOD CRICKET AND SPORTS CLUB | Fleetwood Cricket And Sports Club, 484 Fleetwood Road | 967 yd | |
| Queens Hotel Fleetwood | Queens Hotel, Poulton Road | 1,084 yd | |
| Denzels Burgers | Queens Hotel, Beach Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 114 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood | 293 yd | |
| AL MINAR TANDOORI TAKEAWAY | 26 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 306 yd | |
| Peking House | 118 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood | 308 yd | |
| Chatties | 116 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood | 308 yd | |
| MUNCH | 124 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade | 328 yd | |
| TESCO | Hatfield Avenue, Fleetwood | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood High School BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Charles Saer Community Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Charles Saer Community Primary School (Closed) Grange Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Fleetwood Rugby Club MELBOURNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Flakefleet Primary School NORTHFLEET AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Larkholme Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Fleetwood Golf Club GOLF HOUSE GOLF HOUSE PRINCES WAY | golf | 887 yd |
| Cardinal Allen Catholic High School MELBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Fleetwood Cricket Club FLEETWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 957 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.