The Homestead is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 5LJ is located in the Lytham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Homestead, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 5LE, FY8 5LG, FY8 5LQ, FY8 5LW, FY8 5LF, FY8 5QJ, FY8 5EJ, FY8 5JY, FY8 5LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around FY8 5LJ 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 | 55.4% | 51.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.7% | 4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 19.5% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 44.2% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 25.3% | 21.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 30.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 26.2% | 22.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.2% | 21.2% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 33.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.9% | 92.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 72.8% | 46.2% | 26.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Homestead was 433.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 860.1% higher than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Homestead has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 9th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Homestead, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2025-09-05 | £149,950 |
| 18 The Homestead, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-05-29 | £155,024 |
| 1 The Homestead, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-11-06 | £150,229 |
| 7 The Homestead, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-06-09 | £162,996 |
| 26 The Homestead, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-01-20 | £139,282 |
FY8 5LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Park View Road , FY8 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 3,129 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 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South , FY8 1DT | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 5,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohshina's | 4 Henry Street | 38 yd | |
| Lytham House | Henry Street | 49 yd | |
| Fig & Olive Lytham | The Old Bakery, Green Street | 51 yd | |
| The Courtyard Lytham | 2 Queen Street | 52 yd | |
| Barrique | 3 Market Hall, Market Square | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin's | 5 Henry Street | 2 yd | |
| The Taps | The Taps, 12 Henry Street | 38 yd | |
| Amexicana Kitchen and Bar | 3 Henry Street | 38 yd | |
| County Hotel | The County, Church Road | 98 yd | |
| Lytham ex-service and social club | Lytham Ex-Service & Social Clu, Chapel Street | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmet's Kebab House | 3a Henry Street | 49 yd | |
| Pennys Thai | 3 Church Road | 98 yd | |
| Queens Chicken and Pizza | 1 Church Road | 98 yd | |
| Lytham Pizza Company | 3 Church Road | 98 yd | |
| Elvin's | 2 Clifton Walk Shopping Arcade, 73 Clifton Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 62 Clifton Street | 293 yd | |
| E. H. Booth | Haven Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wispers Health Studio (Closed) 1-3B 1-3B Park Street | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Lytham Juniors Pitch (Closed) North Clifton Street | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Lowther Gardens Lowther Terrace | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Lytham Catholic Club CATHOLIC CLUB CATHOLIC CLUB NORTH CLIFTON STREET | 534 yd | |
| Park View Road Playing Fields Park View Road | cycling, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Lytham Cricket Club And Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School SOUTH PARK | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| William Pickles Sports Ground Seafield Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Lytham C Of E Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.