Shepherd Road is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 3TQ 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 Shepherd Road, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 3TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 3NT, FY8 3TF, FY8 3TD, FY8 3SR, FY8 3TE, FY8 3NS, FY8 3TA, FY8 3NL, FY8 3SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY8 3TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of FY8 3TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 25.5% | 27.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 55.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 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 | 40% | 49.3% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 28.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 31.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 92.1% | 93.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherd Road was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shepherd Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Ashton and the 59th lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-12-20 | £71,534 |
| 26 Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-03-30 | £91,533 |
| 18 Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-28 | £83,532 |
| 26 Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2015-10-02 | £78,072 |
| 34 Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-10-29 | £61,418 |
FY8 3TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Kenilworth Road , FY8 1LB | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 753 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 | 849 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 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,527 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 | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Road , FY4 3JZ | 1out of 4 | 4,282 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 | 5,286 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 | 5,030 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 | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 737 yd | |
| Fylde District Scouts Activity Centre | Heyhouses Lane | 813 yd | |
| Olivers | 125 St Albans Road | 914 yd | |
| Giglis Bistro | 134 St Albans Road | 914 yd | |
| Harry's Play Limited- Cafe 1 | Ymca, St Albans Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Ex Serviceman's Club | 22 Alexandra Road | 714 yd | |
| Royal Lytham Golf Club -Sodexho | Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf, Links Gate | 841 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | Victoria Hotel, Church Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason's Fish and Chips | 9 Moorland Road | 116 yd | |
| New Delhi | 2 Whalley Place | 504 yd | |
| Heng Yun | 12 Whalley Place | 504 yd | |
| Three Fishes | 26 Alexandra Road | 642 yd | |
| 144 | 144 St Albans Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. H Booth | Heyhouses Lane | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School CLITHEROE ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Royal Lytham And St Annes Golf Club LINKS GATE | golf | 844 yd |
| Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School KENILWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Lytham Sixth Form College (Closed) CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Ymca (St Annes) ST. ALBANS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| St Annes On Sea St Thomas C Of E Primary School ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Heyhouses Endowed C Of E Primary School CLARENDON ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.