Harwood Avenue is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 2HJ is located in the Ashton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harwood Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 2HH, FY8 2HN, FY8 2HF, FY8 2HS, FY8 2HG, FY8 2LG, FY8 2HT, FY8 2LJ, FY8 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY8 2HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 47% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 53% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 35.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 47.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 43.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 24% | 14.6% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 23.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 31.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.1% | 93.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwood Avenue was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harwood Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton and the 44th lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Harwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-07-25 | £177,282 |
| 19 Harwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-20 | £196,762 |
| 18 Harwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-12-16 | £173,378 |
| 29 Harwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-27 | £212,812 |
| 3 Harwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-12-16 | £208,026 |
FY8 2HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School St Leonard's Road East , FY8 2HQ | 2out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School Clarendon Road North , St Anne's FY8 3EE | 3out of 4 | 949 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 | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School St Thomas' Road , St Anne's FY8 1JN | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 3,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shore Academy St Anne's Road , FY4 2AR | 2out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy Cherry Tree Road , Marton FY4 4PH | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,621 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lotus School Langdale Road , FY4 4RR | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe on the Pier | South Promenade | 354 yd | |
| Catch Fisheries | 105 Headroomgate Road | 544 yd | |
| Olivers | 125 St Albans Road | 954 yd | |
| Giglis Bistro | 134 St Albans Road | 954 yd | |
| St Annes Football Club | Blackpool Road North | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Links Pub | The Links Hotel, Heeley Road | 118 yd | |
| St Annes Cricket Club (Bar) | St Annes Cricket Club, Vernon Road | 380 yd | |
| The Mayfield | 88 Mayfield Road | 390 yd | |
| St Annes Old Links Golf Club | St Annes Old Links Golf Club, Highbury Road East | 588 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, Church Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors North West Limited | 198a St Davids Road North | 352 yd | |
| Dilraj | 188 St Davids Road North | 352 yd | |
| Rui Hui Peking Express Limited | 190 St Davids Road North | 352 yd | |
| Crumbs | 191 St Davids Road North | 384 yd | |
| Rice n Noodle | 103 Headroomgate Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 196-198 St Davids Road North | 352 yd | |
| Co-operative | 99 Headroomgate Road | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | St. Andrews Road North | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School ST. LEONARDS ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| St Annes Cricket Club ST ANNES CRICKET CLUB ST ANNES CRICKET CLUB VERNON ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| St Annes Cc Football Pitch (Closed) | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| St Annes Old Links Golf Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE HIGHBURY ROAD EAST | golf | 590 yd |
| St Annes Tennis And Squash Club AVONDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Heyhouses Endowed C Of E Primary School CLARENDON ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Blackpool Road North Playing Field Blackpool Road North | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Helio Fitness (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Ymca (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.