Postcode insights

FY5 2SU

Wordsworth Avenue

Marsh Mill

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Detailed insights for FY5 2SU

Overview

Postcode FY5 2SU is located in an urban city, within the Marsh Mill ward of Wyre in the North West region, and forms part of the Cleveleys East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cleveleys East is £41,377 per year. The nearest station is West Drive (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Cleveleys East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cleveleys East has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cleveleys East is £41,377 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

The nearest station is West Drive (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY5 2SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

West Drive (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to West Drive (Blackpool Tramway)
0.8 mi

Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway)
0.9 mi

Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,395.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
27.52(+317%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.23(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.41(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-29%)
Shoplifting
4.94(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
98.86%
Irish
2
0.76%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
25.43%
No qualifications
47
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.22%
Apprenticeship
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
64%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 2SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY5 2SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202620, Wordsworth Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2STSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500
25 Jun 20252, Wordsworth Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2STSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
09 May 202524, Wordsworth Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2STSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
17 Apr 20261, Keats Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SADetachedFreehold£299,950
06 Mar 20264, Keats Close, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2SADetachedFreehold£218,000

Schools

In the FY5 2SU postcode area, located within Cleveleys East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton CleveleysAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableGreat Arley SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY5 2SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY5 2SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.5 miMorrisonsAmounderness Way, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3TSWalking directions to Morrisons

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 2SU, 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)Cleveleys EastE02005328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre 010CE01025601
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY5 2SU

Is FY5 2SU (Cleveleys East) safe?

The area around FY5 2SU records about 54 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near FY5 2SU?

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

What schools are near FY5 2SU?

There are 9 schools close to FY5 2SU, 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.

What is the nearest station to FY5 2SU?

The closest station to FY5 2SU is West Drive (Blackpool Tramway), about 1,326 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY5 2SU?

FY5 2SU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY5 2SU (Cleveleys East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood covering FY5 2SU 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.