FY5 Postcode District
FY5 is the Postcode District for Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire
The FY5 postcode district is located in the FY The Fylde postal area, FY5 has a population of 44,717 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 6.50 square miles (16.84 square kilometres or 4,161.15 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of FY5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of FY5
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District overview
The primary settlement in the FY5 postcode district is Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire. Other significant settlements include Red Marsh Industrial Estate. The postal town associated with the highest number of postcodes in this district is Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector FY5 1, covers Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The sector FY5 2, covers Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The sector FY5 3, covers Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The sector FY5 4, covers Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The sector FY5 5, covers Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The sector FY5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is THORNTON-CLEVELEYS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wyre District (B) (898 postal codes), and finally, the Blackpool (B) area (275 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 2.20 | SSE |
| Fleetwood | 2.76 | NNW |
| Blackpool | 4.07 | SSW |
| Lytham St Anne's | 8.56 | S |
| Kirkham | 8.71 | SE |
| Garstang | 10.02 | E |
| Freckleton | 10.36 | SE |
| Heysham | 12.94 | NNE |
| Fulwood | 13.64 | ESE |
| Lancaster | 14.84 | NE |
| Morecambe | 14.95 | NNE |
| Preston | 15.19 | ESE |
| Southport | 15.79 | S |
| Longridge | 17.09 | E |
| Bamber Bridge | 17.55 | SE |
| Leyland | 18.36 | SE |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 18.47 | NNW |
| Carnforth | 20.21 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,951
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 3 | 292 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 2 | 288 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 1 | 201 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 200 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 5 | 183 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 180 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 5 | 170 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 2 | 145 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 2 | 129 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 1 | 91 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 3 | 17 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 10 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 1 | 10 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 3 | 6 |
| Red Marsh Industrial Estate | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 6 |
| Red Marsh Industrial Estate | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 6 |
| Red Marsh Industrial Estate | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 6 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 3 | 4 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 1 | 3 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 5 | 1 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 4 | 1 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 3 | 1 |
| THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | FY5 1 | 1 |
Street list for FY5
FARADAY WAY
Minor roadFROM BISPHAM ROAD TO BOUNDARY, Blackpool, Lancashire
Minor Road
USRN: 45699986
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| NORBRECK ROAD | 200 |
| RUNNYMEDE AVENUE | 181 |
| BISPHAM ROAD | 148 |
| LUTON ROAD | 140 |
| KINGS ROAD | 115 |
| VICTORIA ROAD WEST B5412 | 87 |
| VICTORIA ROAD WEST B5412 | 87 |
| VICTORIA ROAD WEST B5412 | 87 |
| QUEENS PROMENADE A584 | 70 |
| OXENHOLME AVENUE | 69 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3107 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 632 |
| Shoplifting | 626 |
| Other theft | 513 |
| Vehicle crime | 449 |
| Public order | 361 |
| Burglary | 248 |
| Other crime | 214 |
| Drugs | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Possession of weapons | 46 |
| Bicycle theft | 38 |
| Robbery | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 25 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ROAD WEST | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 155 | FY5 1AG | View map | |
| FLEETWOOD ROAD NORTH | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 46 | FY5 4AE | View map | |
| ROSSALL ROAD | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 36 | FY5 1EE | View map | |
| VICTORIA ROAD EAST | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 34 | FY5 5DX | View map | |
| ANCHORSHOLME LANE EAST | BLACKPOOL | 25 | FY5 3QL | View map | |
| NORBRECK ROAD | BLACKPOOL | 21 | FY5 1RP | View map | |
| BEACH ROAD | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 12 | FY5 1EG | View map | |
| NUTTER ROAD | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 12 | FY5 1BG | View map | |
| BISPHAM ROAD | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 8 | FY5 1DG | View map | |
| CRESCENT EAST | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 8 | FY5 3LJ | View map | |
| EASTPINES DRIVE | BLACKPOOL | 8 | FY5 3RX | View map | |
| FLEETWOOD ROAD | BLACKPOOL | 8 | FY5 1NL | View map | |
| LAWSONS ROAD | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 8 | FY5 4PJ | View map | |
| CRESCENT WEST | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 7 | FY5 1AD | View map | |
| LINDEN AVENUE | THORNTON CLEVELEYS | 6 | FY5 2EZ | View map |
Schools in the district
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Drive , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 1EU
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Binns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Norbreck Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Norbreck Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 1PD
Headteacher: Mrs Karen McCarter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Northfold Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ringway , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 2NL
Headteacher: Mr Brian Walsh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marsh Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 2TY
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer McKinnon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St George's Avenue , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 3JW
Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Ankers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eastpines Drive , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 3RX
Headteacher: Headteacher Graeme Dow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Arley School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Holly Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 4HH
Headteacher: Mr Peter Higham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Holly Road , Red Marsh School , Blackpool
Postcode: FY5 4HH
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Slater (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heys Street , Thornton , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 4HL
Headteacher: Mr Paul Eaton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heys Street , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 4JP
Headteacher: Mr David Ashcroft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Belvedere Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 5DG
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Regan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 5HY
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Finney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanah Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lambs Road , Thornton-Cleveleys
Postcode: FY5 5JR
Headteacher: Mr Hamish Clough (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveleys Practice Ltd | 2 BRIGHTON AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 2AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 200 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3NG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 40 VICTORIA ROAD EAST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 5BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Fleetwood Road North (dental Surgery) | 100 FLEETWOOD ROAD NORTH, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 4AF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveleys Group Practice | THE HEALTH CENTRE, KELSO AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3LF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01253 853992 |
| 2 | The Thornton Practice | CHURCH ROAD, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 2TZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01253 956282 |
| 3 | The Crescent Surgery | CLEVELEYS HEALTH CENTRE, KELSO AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3LF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01253 823215 |
| 4 | The Village Practice | THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 2TZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01253 204333 |
| 5 | Beechwood Surgery | OLD BANK MEDICAL CENTRE, 155 VICTORIA ROAD EAST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 5HH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01253 951717 |
| 6 | Cleveleys Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | CLEVELEYS GROUP PRACTICE, THE HEALTH CENTRE, KELSO AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3LF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morrisons Pharmacy | AMOUNDERNESS WAY, CLEVELEYS, BLACKPOOL, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3TS | PHARMACY | Call 01253 852376 |
| 2 | Norchem | 54-56 NORBRECK ROAD, BLACKPOOL, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 1RP | PHARMACY | Call 01253 351520 |
| 3 | Boots | 39 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 1BS | PHARMACY | Call 01253 853168 |
| 4 | Cleveleys Health Centre Pharmacy | CLEVELEYS HEALTH CENTRE, KELSO AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 3DZ | PHARMACY | Call 01253 864094 |
| 5 | Cleveleys Pharmacy | 42 KELSO AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3JG | PHARMACY | Call 01253 852215 |
| 6 | Acer Pharmacy | 12 ST. GEORGES LANE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3LT | PHARMACY | Call 01253 867436 |
| 7 | Allied Pharmacy Thornton | 13 VICTORIA ROAD EAST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 5HT | PHARMACY | Call 01253 823025 |
| 8 | Allied Pharmacy Fleetwood Road North | 108 FLEETWOOD ROAD NORTH, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 4AF | PHARMACY | Call 01253 821695 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (thornton Cleveleys) | 53 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 1AJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Roberts & Quinn Opticians | 3 BRIGHTON AVENUE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 2AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (cleveleys) | 83 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 1AJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Scrivens Opticians (thornton) | 27 VICTORIA ROAD EAST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 5BU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Fylde Visioncare Ltd | 16 ROSSALL ROAD, CLEVELEYS, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE, FY5 1AP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | David H Myers Cleveleys Ltd T/a Maximeyez | 162 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £291,299 | 200 | £264,065 | 189 | £285,356 | 217 | £280,825 | 267 |
| Semi-detached | £173,944 | 523 | £168,803 | 579 | £166,307 | 534 | £169,331 | 670 |
| Terraced | £138,266 | 129 | £133,079 | 147 | £156,153 | 125 | £139,663 | 149 |
| Flats | £101,677 | 73 | £101,553 | 84 | £105,931 | 68 | £101,022 | 100 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M55 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.12
Average Driving Distance: 8.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1177
M55 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.25
Average Driving Distance: 7.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1177
M55 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.59
Average Driving Distance: 13.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1177
M55 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.98
Average Driving Distance: 15.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1177
M6 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.35
Average Driving Distance: 19.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1177
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| FY5 1 | Cleveleys Delivery Office |
| FY5 2 | Cleveleys Delivery Office |
| FY5 3 | Cleveleys Delivery Office |
| FY5 4 | Cleveleys Delivery Office |
| FY5 5 | Cleveleys Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| F | Y | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| F | Y | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The FY5 postal code covers the settlement of THORNTON-CLEVELEYS.
The postcode area has a boundary with Morecambe Bay and The Irish Sea.
The FY5 Postcode shares a border with FY2 (Bispham, BLACKPOOL), FY7 (FLEETWOOD) and FY6 (POULTON-LE-FYLDE, Hambleton, Preesall).
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