Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY8 1HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	55.1%	1.5%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	46.4%	44.9%	-1.5%	49.0%	-4.1%

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 FY8 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	21%	24%	3.0%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	51.9%	-2.4%	44.2%	7.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8%	7%	-1.0%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	16.3%	15.1%	-1.2%	6.1%	9.0%

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	43.8%	50%	6.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	31.2%	28.3%	-2.9%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	18%	11.7%	-6.3%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	4.7%	7.2%	2.5%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	1.2%	1.6%

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21%	13.4%	-7.6%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	7.3%	-1.8%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	9.2%	-6.0%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	7.3%	5.5%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	16.9%	7.8%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	40.6%	43.7%	3.1%	33.8%	9.9%
Other	3.3%	2.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	3.1%	0.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.8%	90.4%	-6.4%	81.4%	9.0%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	96.5%	94.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	94.2%	0.5%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.3%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.3%	37.2%	-15.9%
Christian	68.4%	46.2%	22.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Clifton Drive South Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive South was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Clifton Drive South has the 17th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 39th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in FY8 1HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Clifton Drive South are based on 354 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fylde.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY8 1HQ

Average Price
£222,303

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£641,907

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,255

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clifton Drive South

Average Price
£257,097

Semi-Detached
£431,160

Terraced
£256,228

Detached
£597,117

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,357

Other
£746,534

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clifton Drive SouthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 Queens Court, 194 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£216,000	2024-09-19	£206,375
Flat 3 Windsor Court, 192 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£173,750	2024-07-31	£164,474
Flat 5 Kings Court, 196 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-04-30	£148,093
Flat 6 Windsor Court, 192 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-02-06	£145,234
Flat 3A Queens Court, 194 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£101,250	2022-03-15	£104,773

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY8 1HQ

Employment

FY8 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 FY8 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	61
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Real estate activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School St Thomas' Road , St Anne's FY8 1JN	3out of 4	706 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Kenilworth Road , FY8 1LB	4out of 4	969 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR	3out of 4	1,543 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School Clarendon Road North , St Anne's FY8 3EE	- not rated	1,677 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lytham St Annes High School Albany Road , FY8 4GW	- not rated	1,388 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham St Annes High School Albany Road , FY8 4GW	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL	- not rated	4,434 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	2out of 4	5,305 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Humanities College Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ	- not rated	5,383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Mary School Lytham , FY8 1DS	- not rated	436 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT	- not rated	668 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence House School Beauclerk Road , St Anne's FY8 3LJ	- not rated	788 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN	- not rated	932 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Tutorial Centre 70 Orchard Road , St Anne's-on-Sea FY8 1PJ	- not rated	945 yd	Other independent 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
Haven Fish Restaurant	1 Alexandria Drive	555 yd
Un Momento	2 Alexandria Drive	556 yd
The Beach Terrace Cafe	Beach Terrace Cafe, South Promenade	665 yd
Fylde Christian Service Church	46 St Andrews Road South	972 yd
Blue Sky Thai	37-39 St Andrews Road South	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho	Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf, Links Gate		593 yd
St Annes District Club	262 Clifton Drive South		963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza King & Curry Lounge	15 Alexandria Drive	450 yd
The Buttery	4 Alexandria Drive	555 yd
Eastern Bay	28 St Andrews Road South	987 yd
St Annes Fish Restaurant	41 St Andrews Road South	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf Club LINKS GATE	golf	587 yd
St Annes On Sea St Thomas C Of E Primary School ST. THOMAS ROAD	grass pitches	619 yd
St. Thomas Parish Centre ST. THOMAS ROAD		665 yd
Arnold Keqms CLIFTON DRIVE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	671 yd
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School KENILWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	853 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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