Postcode insights

FY5 2SN

Avonside Avenue

Marsh Mill

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Detailed insights for FY5 2SN

Overview

Postcode FY5 2SN is located in an urban city, within the Marsh Mill ward of Wyre in the North West region, and forms part of the Thornton West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton West is £40,265 per year. The nearest station is Poulton-Le-Fylde, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Thornton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Thornton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Thornton West is £40,265 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY5 2SN.

Flood risk

Very low

Thornton West near FY5 2SN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Poulton-Le-Fylde located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
5,151.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.27(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.18(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-19%)
Other theft
5.09(-23%)
Public order
4.36(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
94.43%
Other White
5
1.64%
Other Black
3
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.98%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
24.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
48.28%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.17%
Other social rented
7
4.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Marsh Mill

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £218K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Marsh Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsh Mill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£235,000£245
Semi-Detached76£175,000£209
Terraced7£148,000£154
Flats6£86,750£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsh Mill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Mill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,950£73,000£127,250£107,500
2017£211,000£65,475£127,000£127,500
2018£222,500£65,000£129,400£116,500
2019£225,000£73,000£132,500£123,000
2020£206,000£72,500£133,000£122,000
2021£249,000£72,500£142,725£162,500
2022£287,500£95,000£165,500£145,000
2023£295,000£172,950£165,000£146,000
2024£310,000£89,950£169,000£160,500
2025£251,000£95,000£173,000£157,000
2026£266,250£112,500£180,000£80,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Mill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh Mill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£151£159£126
2017£205£138£156£171
2018£184£131£153£136
2019£185£142£165£150
2020£189£159£160£155
2021£200£148£177£142
2022£242£164£208£197
2023£232£315£195£190
2024£221£171£209£214
2025£221£170£210£169
2026£302£178£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh Mill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsh Mill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY5 2SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY5 2SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 202511, Avonside Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
19 Sept 20254, Avonside Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
24 Mar 20257, Avonside Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,028
26 Jun 20257, Waring Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SWTerracedFreehold£112,000
30 May 202529, Waring Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SWTerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the FY5 2SN postcode area, located within Thornton West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY5 2SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton CleveleysAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGreat Arley SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY5 2SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY5 2SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLinden Stores29 Linden Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2EZWalking directions to Linden Stores
0.3 miTesco ExpressFleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSpar159-161 Lawsons Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4PJWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCheers Food & Wine310 Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4LDWalking directions to Cheers Food & Wine
0.4 miAlliance Stores22 Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4ADWalking directions to Alliance Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre district (2025-26).

Band A£1,577
Band B£1,840
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,891
Band F£3,417
Band G£3,943
Band H£4,731

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for FY5 2SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Crawford

Marsh Mill - Elected 7 Nov 2024

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lorraine Beavers

Blackpool North and Fleetwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWyreE07000128
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool North and FleetwoodE14001104
WardMarsh MillE05009943
ParishWyre, unparished areaE43000102
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton WestE02005329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre 011CE01025544
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY5 2SN

Is FY5 2SN (Thornton West) safe?

The area around FY5 2SN records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near FY5 2SN?

The median sale price around FY5 2SN in Thornton West is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY5 2SN?

There are 8 schools close to FY5 2SN, including Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys and Great Arley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around FY5 2SN?

FY5 2SN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,383 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY5 2SN (Thornton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood covering FY5 2SN is Lorraine Beavers (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Crawford (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.