Preston Road is in Lytham St Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 5AX is located in the Lytham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 5AY, FY8 5AT, FY8 5AZ, FY8 5BA, FY8 5AS, FY8 5SB, FY8 5AR, FY8 4TG, FY8 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding FY8 5AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around FY8 5AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 45.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 32.3% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 15.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 31.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.2% | 92.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 128th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.4%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 1,2 And 3 Lytham Trade Park Preston Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2017-09-21 | £1,016,263 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Park View Road , FY8 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School South Park , Lytham FY8 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy Lytham Road , Warton PR4 1AH | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR | 3out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG | 3out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA | - not rated | 3,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX | - not rated | 5,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Bakes n Balloons | 62 Preston Road | 340 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds, Boundary Road | 432 yd | |
| Tangerine Holdings Limited (Canteen) | Animal House, Boundary Road | 515 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | Victoria Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai's Kitchen | 43 Trent Street | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Preston Road | 106 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lytham Town Football Club EAST HOLME | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Ymca (Lytham) MYTHOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic High School TALBOT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.