Postcode report
Is FY3 8RA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About FY3 8RA: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY3 8RA is a postcode in Brunswick, Blackpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY3 8RA, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY3 8RA 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 8RA is based on Blackpool 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,102 residents, 8,153 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 25% 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 8RA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £127k from 113 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY3 8RA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 8RA 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 8RA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 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 FY3 8RA
Is FY3 8RA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% 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 8RA?
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 8RA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for FY3 8RA?
LocaleIQ matched FY3 8RA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY3 8RA?
The latest median sold price is £127k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY3 8RA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.