Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY8 4LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.1%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	48.4%	48.9%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 4LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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	15.7%	19.7%	4.0%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	53.2%	-4.7%	44.2%	9.0%
Separated	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10.2%	15.3%	5.1%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	13%	9.9%	-3.1%	6.1%	3.8%

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	46%	50%	4.0%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	28.8%	28.5%	-0.3%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	16.4%	14.5%	-1.9%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	8%	6.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.8%	16.6%	-5.2%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	6%	-1.9%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	11.1%	-0.5%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.5%	1.4%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	11.1%	0.5%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	39.8%	45.7%	5.9%	33.8%	11.9%
Other	3.2%	3%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.6%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	95.7%	0.5%	81.4%	14.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	97.6%	93.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.8%	3.5%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.4%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	93.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.9%	37.2%	-12.3%
Christian	64.2%	46.2%	18.0%
Buddhist	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Jewish	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Ballam Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballam Road was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.4% higher than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ballam Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 69th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

🔎 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 4LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 4LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY8 4LE

Average Price
£496,417

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£496,417

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
The Lytham Academy Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£434,999	2018-10-03	£496,924
The Lytham Academy Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£121,390	2017-01-23	£144,575

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY8 4LE

Employment

FY8 4LE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in FY8 4LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	7
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate 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	260 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG	3out of 4	508 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham Hall Park Primary School South Park , Lytham FY8 4QU	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR	3out of 4	2,488 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY	3out of 4	2,960 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	505 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG	3out of 4	2,674 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	3,626 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN	- not rated	4,858 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA	- not rated	4,926 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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	12 yd
ISS Food and Hospitality	Atos- Ribble House	743 yd
Lytham Hall Tea Room	Lytham Hall, Ballam Road	743 yd
Aroma Cafe	Victoria Street	1,004 yd
Chell's of Lytham	25 Clifton Street	1,031 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club	Lytham Green Drive Golf Club, Ballam Road	12 yd
Station Pub and Grill	Station Tavern, Station Square	979 yd
Railway Hotel	Station Road	1,001 yd
Lytham Catholic Club	Catholic Club, North Clifton Street	1,009 yd
Lytham ex-service and social club	Lytham Ex-Service & Social Clu, Chapel Street	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seasons	10 Station Road	1,001 yd
Lytham Fish & Chips	4 Station Road	1,001 yd
Thats Amore	11 Station Road	1,001 yd
Elvin's	2 Clifton Walk Shopping Arcade, 73 Clifton Street	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
E. H. Booth	Haven Road		899 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club BALLAM ROAD	golf	4 yd
Lytham C Of E Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	223 yd
St Bede'S Catholic High School TALBOT ROAD	grass pitches	410 yd
Ymca (Lytham) MYTHOP ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	539 yd
Lytham Town Football Club EAST HOLME	grass pitches	677 yd
Park View Road Playing Fields Park View Road	cycling, grass pitches	749 yd
Lytham Catholic Club CATHOLIC CLUB CATHOLIC CLUB NORTH CLIFTON STREET		980 yd
Lytham Juniors Pitch (Closed) North Clifton Street	grass pitches	1,029 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	16.7%

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	16.7%

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