Thornton is a nice place to live. There’s a wide variety of housing, schools and plenty of public facilities. The A585 main road network, Amounderness Way, is easily accessible. So are the seaside towns of Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Blackpool.
Is Thornton-Cleveleys a safe place to live?
Cleveleys is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Lancashire, and is the 44th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire’s 236 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cleveleys in 2021 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people.
Is Cleveleys a good place to live?
Cleveleys is a lovely place to live, people are friendly, facilities are good and the location is amazing. As we’ve already said, when we first moved here over 20 years ago, someone said to us that people either love it and stay forever, or they really don’t like it and go quickly.
Is Thornton-Cleveleys a village?
Thornton is a village in the Borough of Wyre, about 4 miles (6 km) north of Blackpool and 2 miles (3 km) south of Fleetwood. The civil parish of Thornton became an urban district in 1900, and was renamed Thornton-Cleveleys in 1927.
Is Cleveleys a good place to retire?
We enjoy Cleveleys and find it ideal for retirement. The new promenade and shopping area are superb with local butchers, bakers, fishmonger and high street stores. Great food and local cafes. Cleveleys Kitchens highly recommended for local sourced and home made food excellent quality.
What is the best area to live in Blackpool?
The Fylde area has been recognised as one of ‘The Best Places to Live’ in a recent Sunday Times guide, with Fylde and Wyre being comprised of many quaint towns and villages. Its historic streets are full of many fashionable independent shops, restaurants and public houses.
Is Poulton Le Fylde a nice place to live?
Poulton-le-Fylde offers a great lifestyle at an affordable price, and is well worth a look if you are considering a move to the Blackpool area.
Where should I not live in Blackpool?
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- Anchorsholme and Norbreck. A total of 88 crimes were reported here.
- Ansdell & Fairhaven. A total of 63 crimes were reported here.
- Ashton St Annes. A total of 75 crimes were reported here.
- Bispham. A total of 53 crimes were reported here.
- Blackpool Town Centre.
- Bloomfield 1.
- Bloomfield 2 & 3.
- Bourne.
Is Fleetwood rough?
Crime and Safety in Fleetwood. Fleetwood is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Lancashire, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Lancashire’s 236 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Fleetwood in 2021 was 115 crimes per 1,000 people.
What is Cleveleys famous for?
Cleveleys is one of the best places to visit, for family friendly shopping by the sea. And you’ll find a really good mix of shops here, all close to each other, without having to walk a long way between shops, like you would in some town centres.
What is the population of Thornton Cleveleys?
The two settlements constitute part of the Blackpool Urban Area.
| Thornton-Cleveleys | |
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| Thornton-Cleveleys Shown within Wyre Borough Show map of the Borough of Wyre Show map of the Fylde Show map of Lancashire Show all | |
| Population | 31,157 (2001 Census) |
| District | Wyre |
| Shire county | Lancashire |
Is Thornton a town?
Thornton (together with its neighbouring town of Cleveleys, known as Thornton-Cleveleys) is a town in Wyre, in Lancashire, England, about four miles north of Blackpool and two miles south of Fleetwood.
Is Thornton a village?
Thornton is a village located on the north side of Pinch Beck Valley, a tributary of Clayton Beck. The village is approximately five miles to the west of Bradford. The origins of the village go back before the Norman Conquest, when Thornton belonged to the manor of Bolton.
Is Lytham St Annes a nice place to live?
Describing Lytham St Annes, the study says: “This classic seaside resort on the coast of Lancashire offers a great social life for holidaymakers with locals scoring their happiness at an average of 7.44/10.
Can you swim at Cleveleys?
Good Bathing Waters
The beach against the stepped sea defences at Cleveleys is classified as ‘bathing waters’. A designated outdoor swimming spot, monitored for water quality under tough European cleanliness standards.
Is Knott End a nice place to live?
Knott end on sea is a picture perfect village located next to sea. With 7 miles of blue flag beaches and a men only naturist club. Great place to live and visit.
Is there a posh part of Blackpool?
Stanley Park, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lytham St. Anne’s are arguably the most sought after areas to live in and around Blackpool.
Why is Blackpool so rough?
Rates of violent crime, sexual assault and domestic violence in Blackpool exceed national averages, in part because of the high rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the city: Blackpool has the highest number of alcohol-related deaths and the second highest incidence of opiate and crack cocaine use in Britain.
Is Blackpool a rough area?
Blackpool is the most dangerous major town in Lancashire, and is the second most dangerous overall out of Lancashire’s 236 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Blackpool in 2021 was 146 crimes per 1,000 people.
Is Poulton rough?
The overall crime rate in Poulton-le-Fylde in 2021 was 43 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire’s overall crime rate, coming in 81% lower than the Lancashire rate of 77 per 1,000 residents.
Is Lytham or St Annes nicer?
St Anne’s is nice but town centre a bit run down, Lytham is much more upmarket with nice bars and cafes and nice shops. Less touristy too and has lovely parks and all the amenities without the arcades. St Anne’s front can get packed in summer whereas Lytham whilst busy is nice.