Applewood Close, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY8 4RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	50.6%	1.7%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.1%	49.4%	-1.7%	49.0%	0.4%

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 4RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.4% 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	16.8%	14.2%	-2.6%	37.9%	-23.7%
Married: Opposite sex	70.8%	70.4%	-0.4%	44.2%	26.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	2.4%	6.7%	4.3%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	8.4%	7.5%	-0.9%	6.1%	1.4%

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	37.9%	45.7%	7.8%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	42.3%	36.1%	-6.2%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	16.9%	14.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	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 45.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	12%	0.8%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	7.1%	0.3%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	10.8%	-6.0%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.2%	3.0%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16.2%	5.4%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	46%	45.6%	-0.4%	33.8%	11.8%
Other	5.2%	2.1%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.4%	98.5%	1.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	96.3%	97%	0.7%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97%	0.7%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
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	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.8%	37.2%	-16.4%
Christian	71.4%	46.2%	25.2%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Applewood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Applewood Close was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Applewood Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 108th lowest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in FY8 4RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Applewood Close are based on 3 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 Applewood Close, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 4RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for FY8 4RS

Average Price
£455,988

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£455,988

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Applewood Close

Average Price
£431,693

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,693

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Applewood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Applewood Close, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2023-03-15	£570,693
6 Applewood Close, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2017-05-31	£326,748
1 Applewood Close, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2014-11-24	£460,909
4 Applewood Close, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2008-08-18	£373,088
1 Applewood Close, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2004-08-17	£447,353

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for FY8 4RS

Employment

FY8 4RS 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 4RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	18
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Construction	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lytham Hall Park Primary School South Park , Lytham FY8 4QU	3out of 4	396 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Park View Road , FY8 4HA	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG	3out of 4	1,933 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY	3out of 4	2,204 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG	3out of 4	1,620 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic High School Talbot Road , Lytham FY8 4JL	3out of 4	1,808 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,235 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN	- not rated	3,670 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ	- not rated	4,396 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
Lowther Gardens Cafe	Lowther Gardens Cafe, West Beach	802 yd
Chu's Chinese Restaurant	11 Church Road	894 yd
The Courtyard Lytham	2 Queen Street	941 yd
Lytham House	Henry Street	956 yd
Mohshina's	4 Henry Street	1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lytham Cricket Club	Lytham Cricket Club, Church Road	313 yd
Fairhaven Golf Club Ltd	Fairhaven Golf Club, Oakwood Avenue	560 yd
Lowther Pavilion	Lowther Pavilion, West Beach	657 yd
Station Pub and Grill	Station Tavern, Station Square	887 yd
County Hotel	The County, Church Road	894 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pennys Thai	3 Church Road	894 yd
Queens Chicken and Pizza	1 Church Road	894 yd
Lytham Pizza Company	3 Church Road	894 yd
Ahmet's Kebab House	3a Henry Street	955 yd
Foodfest	48 Woodlands Road	1,061 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group Food Limited	38-40 Woodlands Road		1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lytham Hall Park Primary School SOUTH PARK	grass pitches	303 yd
Lytham Cricket Club And Sports Club CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	315 yd
William Pickles Sports Ground Seafield Road	grass pitches	320 yd
Lytham Football Pitch (Closed) Cambridge Road	grass pitches	386 yd
Fairhaven Golf Club OAKWOOD AVENUE	golf	551 yd
Lowther Gardens Lowther Terrace	tennis courts	625 yd
Fylde Rufc BLACKPOOL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	915 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	56.78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	56.78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.96 Mbit/s

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