Clifton Drive South is in Lytham St Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 1HY 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 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 1DE, FY8 1HX, FY8 1HT, FY8 1EP, FY8 1HU, FY8 1HR, FY8 1HS, FY8 1HZ, FY8 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY8 1HY is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 49.6% | 44.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 55.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 FY8 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 42.2% | 43.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 29.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 12.3% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 92.9% | 90.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive South was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Drive South has the 39th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton and the 97th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-07 | £157,227 |
| 220A Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-08-26 | £129,075 |
| 1 Wimborne, 224 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-10-14 | £402,138 |
| 3 Wimborne, 224 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-09-21 | £221,080 |
| 220A Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-07 | £115,584 |
FY8 1HY 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 1HY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 534 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 | 882 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 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School St Leonard's Road East , FY8 2HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,792 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 | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Fish Restaurant | 1 Alexandria Drive | 302 yd | |
| Un Momento | 2 Alexandria Drive | 303 yd | |
| The Beach Terrace Cafe | Beach Terrace Cafe, South Promenade | 411 yd | |
| Fylde Christian Service Church | 46 St Andrews Road South | 740 yd | |
| Blue Sky Thai | 37-39 St Andrews Road South | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho | Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf, Links Gate | 522 yd | |
| St Annes District Club | 262 Clifton Drive South | 695 yd | |
| The Trawl Boat Inn | 36-38 Wood Street | 971 yd | |
| Barrumba | 27 Wood Street | 971 yd | |
| Keg n Cask | 17 St Andrews Road South | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King & Curry Lounge | 15 Alexandria Drive | 200 yd | |
| The Buttery | 4 Alexandria Drive | 302 yd | |
| Eastern Bay | 28 St Andrews Road South | 755 yd | |
| St Annes Fish Restaurant | 41 St Andrews Road South | 853 yd | |
| Zekos | 9a Park Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 331-333 Clifton Drive South | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Parish Centre ST. THOMAS ROAD | 404 yd | |
| St Annes On Sea St Thomas C Of E Primary School ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf Club LINKS GATE | golf | 517 yd |
| Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School KENILWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| St Annes Ymca Pool & Gym SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Dalmeny Hotel And Leisure 19-33 19-33 SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Arnold Keqms CLIFTON DRIVE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Nivens Health Club 11-17 11-17 SOUTH PROMENADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Helio Fitness (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Ymca (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.