Postcode report
Is FY5 5AN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About FY5 5AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY5 5AN is a postcode in Stanah, Wyre, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY5 5AN, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY5 5AN are local prosperity and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for FY5 5AN is based on Wyre 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,789 residents, 1,560 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near FY5 5AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 88 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY5 5AN can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near FY5 5AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around FY5 5AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about FY5 5AN
Is FY5 5AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near FY5 5AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near FY5 5AN?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for FY5 5AN?
LocaleIQ matched FY5 5AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY5 5AN?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY5 5AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.