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About

Pharos ward occupies the coastal stretch of Wyre borough, facing the Irish Sea. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and some local shops serving the community. Its western boundary is defined by the coastline, featuring a long, straight promenade and a wide, sandy beach. The land is largely flat, with the urban area giving way to open fields and agricultural plots further inland.

A notable local landmark is the Rossall Point Observation Tower, a modern structure for viewing coastal birdlife and marine conditions. The ward contains the grounds of Rossall School, a large independent boarding school with extensive playing fields. The terrain is characterised by sea defences and wind-sculpted vegetation along the shore, with residential streets laid out in a grid pattern behind them.

Area overview

On average Pharos has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pharos is £32,528 per year. There are 2 schools in Pharos: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pharos is home to around 5,170 people, with a population density of about 5,370.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pharos Population
5,170
Population density
5,370.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
93.81(+404%)
Violence and sexual offences
88.01(+137%)
Shoplifting
17.6(+208%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.41(+94%)
Drugs
17.41(+359%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,731
91.51%
Other White
175
3.38%
Other Asian
41
0.79%
Arab
41
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.68%
Total population: 5,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,181
27.25%
Level 4 qualifications or above
832
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
721
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
563
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 4,334

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,139
43.67%
Owns outright
628
24.08%
Owns with a mortgage
496
19.02%
Other social rented
244
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.68%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Pharos

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £102,500 in Pharos area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,700 up to £245,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pharos in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pharos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£96,000
Semi-Detached4£207,500
Terraced55£100,000

10 years median price trend in Pharos

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pharos.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.