Postcode report
FY2 0BE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Blackpool
About FY2 0BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY2 0BE is a postcode in Norbreck, Blackpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY2 0BE, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY2 0BE are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 FY2 0BE is based on Blackpool 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,001 residents, 3,106 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 20% 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 1/10.
For property prices near FY2 0BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 162 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY2 0BE can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 FY2 0BE 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 FY2 0BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 25 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 FY2 0BE
Is FY2 0BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 5% 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 FY2 0BE?
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 FY2 0BE?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for FY2 0BE?
LocaleIQ matched FY2 0BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY2 0BE?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 162 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY2 0BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.