Fir Close, Fleetwood, FY7 8QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY7 8QS is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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	50.4%	45.9%	-4.5%	51.0%	-5.1%
Male	49.6%	54.1%	4.5%	49.0%	5.1%

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 FY7 8QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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	14.2%	27.5%	13.3%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	51.3%	-0.4%	44.2%	7.1%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.9%	8.1%	-1.8%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	21.6%	11.4%	-10.2%	6.1%	5.3%

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	24%	35.7%	11.7%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	37.6%	38.7%	1.1%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	24.4%	16.7%	-7.7%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	10.7%	7.8%	-2.9%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.2%	24.9%	-11.3%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	14.8%	-2.9%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	12.2%	2.3%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	6%	10.1%	4.1%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	20.7%	11.2%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	15.6%	0.1%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	5.2%	1.7%	-3.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.5%	97.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.7%	0.0%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	3%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	64.8%	46.2%	18.6%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Fir Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Close was 179.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% higher than the Rossall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fir Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rossall and the 51st highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in FY7 8QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Fir Close are based on 8 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 Fir Close, Fleetwood, FY7 8QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY7 8QS

Average Price
£180,791

Semi-Detached
£180,791

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Close

Average Price
£166,271

Semi-Detached
£166,271

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Fir Close, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-07-29	£196,930
3 Fir Close, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2019-09-17	£179,221
10 Fir Close, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2018-01-12	£191,813
10 Fir Close, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-05-08	£114,264
7 Fir Close, Fleetwood, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2014-05-01	£157,165

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY7 8QS

Employment

FY7 8QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	42
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charles Saer Community Primary School Grange Road , FY7 8DD	3out of 4	745 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larkholme Primary School Windermere Avenue , FY7 8QB	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School Northfleet Avenue , FY7 7ND	3out of 4	1,216 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	1,414 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shakespeare Primary School Manor Road , FY7 7LL	4out of 4	1,789 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fleetwood High School Broadway , FY7 8HE	2out of 4	966 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood Melbourne Avenue , FY7 8AY	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rossall School Broadway , FY7 8JW	- not rated	1,827 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	4out of 4	4,721 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Arley School Holly Road , FY5 4HH	3out of 4	4,739 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Shac	Hesketh House, 200 - 220 Broadway	815 yd
The Lantern Bistro	Lighthouse View, Chatsworth Avenue	826 yd
The Links Snack Bar Fleetwood Golf Club	Fleetwood Golf Club, Princes Way	876 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rossall Tavern	Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood		450 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
MUNCH	124 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood	266 yd
Peking House	118 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood	272 yd
Chatties	116 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood	272 yd
Charcoal Grill	114 Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood	374 yd
Good Wok	20 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade	474 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	40 Markesbury Shopping Centre, Larkholme Parade		474 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Charles Saer Community Primary School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	714 yd
Charles Saer Community Primary School (Closed) Grange Road	grass pitches	714 yd
Fleetwood High School BROADWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	728 yd
Fleetwood Golf Club GOLF HOUSE GOLF HOUSE PRINCES WAY	golf	874 yd
Larkholme Primary School WINDERMERE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,067 yd
Fleetwood Rugby Club MELBOURNE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,087 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	26.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	227.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of FY7 8QS