Postcode report
FY3 7AU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About FY3 7AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY3 7AU is a postcode in Claremont, Blackpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY3 7AU, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY3 7AU are housing and property market signals, 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 FY3 7AU is based on Blackpool 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,073 residents, 5,372 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 49% 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 FY3 7AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £127k from 99 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY3 7AU can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 FY3 7AU 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 FY3 7AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 FY3 7AU
Is FY3 7AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 FY3 7AU?
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 FY3 7AU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for FY3 7AU?
LocaleIQ matched FY3 7AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY3 7AU?
The latest median sold price is £127k based on 99 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY3 7AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.