Thirsk Avenue is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 3QT is located in the Heyhouses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 3QR, FY8 3QU, FY8 3QP, FY8 3QX, FY8 3QS, FY8 3RA, FY8 3PN, FY8 3PR, FY8 3PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY8 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 60.3% | 49.1% | -11.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 39.7% | 50.9% | 11.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 23.4% | 34.6% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 40.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 7.1% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.4% | 49.3% | 18.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 15.7% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 4.5% | -6.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.1% | 14.8% | -20.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 35% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.6% | 93.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirsk Avenue was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thirsk Avenue has the 46th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton and the 118th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-21 | £243,650 |
| 20 Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-11-19 | £65,339 |
| 3 Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-12-15 | £208,974 |
| 11 Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2016-11-10 | £240,518 |
| 18 Thirsk Avenue, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2016-06-17 | £81,284 |
FY8 3QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Kenilworth Road , FY8 1LB | 4out of 4 | 907 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 | 1,143 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 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,297 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 | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,415 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 | 5,334 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 | 5,230 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 2,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters Edge Pub Restaurant | Heyhouses Lane | 417 yd | |
| Fylde District Scouts Activity Centre | Heyhouses Lane | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Ex Serviceman's Club | 22 Alexandra Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 2 Whalley Place | 224 yd | |
| Heng Yun | 12 Whalley Place | 224 yd | |
| Jason's Fish and Chips | 9 Moorland Road | 448 yd | |
| Three Fishes | 26 Alexandra Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. H Booth | Heyhouses Lane | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School CLITHEROE ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Lytham Sixth Form College (Closed) CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Ansdell Ymca Arena WORSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 950 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 | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 31.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 31.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.