Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY8 4LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	51%	-2.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.8%	49%	2.2%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 4LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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	26%	15%	-11.0%	37.9%	-22.9%
Married: Opposite sex	46.4%	66.2%	19.8%	44.2%	22.0%
Separated	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	14.7%	8.1%	-6.6%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	10.9%	10.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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	48.6%	45.8%	-2.8%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	30.9%	38.3%	7.4%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	12%	11.5%	-0.5%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	6.9%	3.6%	-3.3%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.4%	15.8%	-4.6%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	10.7%	2.4%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	16.2%	0.7%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.6%	2.2%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.5%	5.4%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	38.9%	34.6%	-4.3%	33.8%	0.8%
Other	4.5%	2.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	98.8%	1.8%	81.4%	17.4%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	95.8%	95.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	95.6%	0.4%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.4%	37.2%	-19.8%
Christian	77.5%	46.2%	31.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Ballam Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballam Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ballam Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in FY8 4LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ballam Road are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fylde.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY8 4LD

Average Price
£501,045

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£501,045

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ballam Road

Average Price
£689,517

Semi-Detached
£558,812

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£894,843

Flats/Maisonettes
£546,227

Other
£344,726

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ballam Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Watchwood Lodge Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2021-06-30	£503,527
Watchwood Lodge Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2013-06-20	£510,756

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY8 4LD

Employment

FY8 4LD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY8 4LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	128
Full-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	7
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Construction	9
Education	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Park View Road , FY8 4HA	3out of 4	250 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG	3out of 4	580 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham Hall Park Primary School South Park , Lytham FY8 4QU	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR	3out of 4	2,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY	3out of 4	2,894 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL	3out of 4	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG	3out of 4	2,591 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT	- not rated	3,531 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN	- not rated	4,775 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA	- not rated	5,019 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ	- not rated	5,434 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pro Shop	Lytham Green Drive Golf Club, Ballam Road	115 yd
ISS Food and Hospitality	Atos- Ribble House	665 yd
Lytham Hall Tea Room	Lytham Hall, Ballam Road	665 yd
Red Fort	15 Park Street	959 yd
Bangkok Thai Restaurant Lytham	13 Park Street	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club	Lytham Green Drive Golf Club, Ballam Road	115 yd
Station Pub and Grill	Station Tavern, Station Square	889 yd
Lytham Catholic Club	Catholic Club, North Clifton Street	962 yd
Railway Hotel	Station Road	964 yd
Lytham ex-service and social club	Lytham Ex-Service & Social Clu, Chapel Street	988 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seasons	10 Station Road	964 yd
Lytham Fish & Chips	4 Station Road	964 yd
Thats Amore	11 Station Road	964 yd
Elvin's	2 Clifton Walk Shopping Arcade, 73 Clifton Street	985 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
E. H. Booth	Haven Road		864 yd
Tesco Express	62 Clifton Street		1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club BALLAM ROAD	golf	101 yd
Lytham C Of E Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	176 yd
St Bede'S Catholic High School TALBOT ROAD	grass pitches	448 yd
Ymca (Lytham) MYTHOP ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	592 yd
Park View Road Playing Fields Park View Road	cycling, grass pitches	706 yd
Lytham Town Football Club EAST HOLME	grass pitches	749 yd
Lytham Catholic Club CATHOLIC CLUB CATHOLIC CLUB NORTH CLIFTON STREET		935 yd
Lytham Juniors Pitch (Closed) North Clifton Street	grass pitches	966 yd
Wispers Health Studio (Closed) 1-3B 1-3B Park Street	health and fitness suite	1,020 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.