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Poulton South

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About

Poulton South covers the southern part of Poulton-le-Fylde within Wyre borough on the Fylde plain. The area is largely residential, with a mix of older terraces and post-war housing, interspersed with small shopping parades, pubs and primary schools. Local green spaces and sports pitches serve residents, and community facilities host occasional events. Streets here feed into the main routes across the Fylde, so everyday amenities and the town centre are a short walk or drive away.

Rail connections are close at hand: Poulton railway station on the Blackpool–Preston line provides regular services to Blackpool North and Preston. The Market Place and its surrounding streets remain a focal point for the town, and the patchwork of field drains and grazing land of the Fylde can be seen at the town’s edges. Cycle and walking routes link Poulton South to neighbouring suburbs and the coastal corridor, making it straightforward to reach the wider Wyre area without passing through major trunk roads.

Area overview

On average Poulton South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poulton South is £47,026 per year. There are 2 schools in Poulton South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poulton South is home to around 8,298 people, with a population density of about 1,741.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poulton South Population
8,298
Population density
1,741.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.54(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+1%)
Other theft
2.77(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-72%)
Vehicle crime
2.17(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,908
95.32%
Other White
78
0.94%
Other Asian
52
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.54%
Indian
42
0.51%
Total population: 8,296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,509
35.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,303
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
14.1%
No qualifications
1,002
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,025
52.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,266
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
10.02%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.06%
Other social rented
64
1.67%
Total households: 3,833

Property prices in Poulton South

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £248,750 in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poulton South 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 Poulton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£90,000
Detached50£330,000
Terraced14£170,000
Semi-Detached60£222,500

10 years median price trend in Poulton South

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

All postcodes in Poulton South

FY38QL

Normoss Road

FY68AF

Northwood Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.