Westby Street is in Lytham St. Annes and in Fylde district. FY8 5NF 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 Westby Street, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: FY8 5LZ, FY8 5LU, FY8 5NG, FY8 5LA, FY8 5PA, FY8 5FL, FY8 5LW, FY8 5JA, FY8 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding FY8 5NF is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 53.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 53.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 26% | 28.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 55.9% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around FY8 5NF this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 8.2% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.7% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 46.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 93.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westby Street was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Ansdell & Fairhaven average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westby Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Ansdell & Fairhaven and the 124th highest crime rate of 272 local areas in Fylde .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Westby Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2021-01-22 | £468,249 |
| 7 Westby Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-07-28 | £707,610 |
| 5 Westby Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-06-16 | £640,742 |
| 3 Westby Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-12-17 | £449,829 |
| 5A Westby Street, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-12-10 | £187,571 |
FY8 5NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Park View Road , FY8 4HA | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham Norfolk Road , Lytham FY8 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ansdell Primary School Lansdowne Road , Ansdell FY8 4DR | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clitheroe Road , Ansdell FY8 3PY | 3out of 4 | 3,061 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 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lytham St Annes High School Worsley Road , FY8 4DG | 3out of 4 | 2,560 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 | 3,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School 293 Clifton Drive South , FY8 1HN | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Rose School 28-30 North Promenade , St Annes on Sea FY8 2NQ | - not rated | 5,380 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken School 1 Harbour Lane , Warton PR4 1YA | - not rated | 5,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fort | 15 Park Street | 81 yd | |
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant Lytham | 13 Park Street | 81 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7-9 Park Street | 81 yd | |
| Zest | 21 Market Square | 90 yd | |
| The Espresso Bar | J W Stringer Ltd, Clifton Square | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham ex-service and social club | Lytham Ex-Service & Social Clu, Chapel Street | 46 yd | |
| Station Pub and Grill | Station Tavern, Station Square | 136 yd | |
| The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) | 91 Clifton Street | 145 yd | |
| Marvin's | 5 Henry Street | 194 yd | |
| County Hotel | The County, Church Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennys Thai | 3 Church Road | 210 yd | |
| Queens Chicken and Pizza | 1 Church Road | 210 yd | |
| Lytham Pizza Company | 3 Church Road | 210 yd | |
| Ahmet's Kebab House | 3a Henry Street | 228 yd | |
| Elvin's | 2 Clifton Walk Shopping Arcade, 73 Clifton Street | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 62 Clifton Street | 269 yd | |
| E. H. Booth | Haven Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wispers Health Studio (Closed) 1-3B 1-3B Park Street | health and fitness suite | 126 yd |
| Lytham Juniors Pitch (Closed) North Clifton Street | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Lytham Catholic Club CATHOLIC CLUB CATHOLIC CLUB NORTH CLIFTON STREET | 447 yd | |
| Park View Road Playing Fields Park View Road | cycling, grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Lowther Gardens Lowther Terrace | tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School SOUTH PARK | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Lytham Cricket Club And Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Lytham C Of E Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic High School TALBOT ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| William Pickles Sports Ground Seafield Road | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.