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Thornton West

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About

Thornton West is a residential area located in the borough of Wyre, Lancashire. It features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some newer developments. The area is well-connected, with easy access to the M55 motorway and public transport links to nearby towns like Blackpool and Fleetwood. Local amenities include convenience stores, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area is predominantly residential, with green spaces like Jubilee Gardens providing outdoor recreation. Thornton West is close to the Wyre Estuary, offering scenic walks and nature trails. The community is served by several primary schools, making it suitable for families. While quieter than nearby urban centers, it benefits from proximity to larger towns for shopping and entertainment.

Area overview

On average Thornton West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thornton West is £38,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Thornton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornton West Population
9,344
Population density
2,321.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,993
96.25%
Other White
90
0.96%
Chinese
38
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.4%
Other Asian
34
0.36%
Total population: 9,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,474
35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,472
34.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
820
19.47%
Other social rented
263
6.24%
Other forms of private rent
105
2.49%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Thornton West

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Thornton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornton West 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 Thornton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£261,500
Flats24£84,500
Semi-Detached94£160,000
Terraced48£136,250

10 years median price trend in Thornton West

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

All postcodes in Thornton West

FY55HH

Fleetwood Road South

FY54AS

Devonshire Avenue

FY54DL

Edgeway Place

FY54HL

Heys Street

FY54LE

Thornton West

FY54NE

Alder Close

FY54NS

Crowder Avenue

FY54PQ

Blenheim Drive

FY55FH

Fantail Close

FY55HQ

Briar Road

FY52RN

Fairclough Road

FY52SD

Patterdale Avenue

FY53ST

Fantail Close

FY54AQ

Coniston Avenue

FY54FW

Roscoe Avenue

FY54PA

Grange Avenue

FY55BW

Mayfair Gardens

FY54BT

Trunnah Gardens

FY54DB

Ash Drive

FY54HG

Bonney Street

FY55ED

Ashley Close

FY54GZ

Bourne Road

FY55HJ

Sandown Road

FY54JJ

Saltash Road

FY54PU

Gamble Road

FY54PY

Butts Road

FY55EJ

Beechwood Drive

FY52FL

Gaskell Crescent

FY52SH

Fairclough Road

FY52TA

Gaskell Crescent

FY52WN

Grizedale Court

FY54EU

Devonshire Avenue

FY54FZ

Bourne Road

FY54HD

Red Marsh Drive

FY54LB

Chestnut Gardens

FY54LG

Walker Way

FY54PR

Thornton West

FY55FG

Ashdell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.