Clifton Drive South is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 1HW is located in the Carnegie electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Drive South, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 1HP, FY8 1NH, FY8 1LE, FY8 1HR, FY8 1NN, FY8 1NJ, FY8 1YA, FY8 1JF, FY8 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY8 1HW is primarily male, with 55.8% 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% | 44.2% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 55.8% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 28.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 10.8% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 40.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.1% | 20.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 27.6% | -8.6% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.3% | 94% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive South was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Drive South has the 44th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton and the 121st highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 263 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-17 | £158,063 |
| Flat 3 247 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-12 | £226,155 |
| 253 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-07-12 | £145,297 |
| Flat 4 269 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,750 | 2023-12-08 | £142,813 |
| Flat 6 Old Vicarage Court, 273 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-09 | £224,770 |
FY8 1HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
FY8 1HW 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 FY8 1HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 433 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 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School Clarendon Road North , St Anne's FY8 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School St Leonard's Road East , FY8 2HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armfield Academy 488 Lytham Road , FY4 1TL | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Un Momento | 2 Alexandria Drive | 244 yd | |
| Haven Fish Restaurant | 1 Alexandria Drive | 245 yd | |
| The Beach Terrace Cafe | Beach Terrace Cafe, South Promenade | 323 yd | |
| Fylde Christian Service Church | 46 St Andrews Road South | 535 yd | |
| Blue Sky Thai | 37-39 St Andrews Road South | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho | Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf, Links Gate | 463 yd | |
| St Annes District Club | 262 Clifton Drive South | 508 yd | |
| The Trawl Boat Inn | 36-38 Wood Street | 763 yd | |
| Barrumba | 27 Wood Street | 763 yd | |
| Keg n Cask | 17 St Andrews Road South | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King & Curry Lounge | 15 Alexandria Drive | 202 yd | |
| The Buttery | 4 Alexandria Drive | 245 yd | |
| Eastern Bay | 28 St Andrews Road South | 549 yd | |
| St Annes Fish Restaurant | 41 St Andrews Road South | 647 yd | |
| Zekos | 9a Park Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 331-333 Clifton Drive South | 829 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | St. Andrews Road North | 904 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 7 Burlington Centre, St. Annes Road West | 908 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 39-41 St Annes Road West | 908 yd | |
| Aldi Supermarkets | 353 Clifton Drive North | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Parish Centre ST. THOMAS ROAD | 200 yd | |
| St Annes On Sea St Thomas C Of E Primary School ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf Club LINKS GATE | golf | 459 yd |
| Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School KENILWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| St Annes Ymca Pool & Gym SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Dalmeny Hotel And Leisure 19-33 19-33 SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Nivens Health Club 11-17 11-17 SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Helio Fitness (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Ymca (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.