Postcode report
FY4 5LP Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About FY4 5LP: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY4 5LP is a postcode in Stanley, Blackpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY4 5LP, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY4 5LP are housing and property market signals, 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 FY4 5LP is based on Blackpool 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,085 residents, 1,961 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 22% 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 2/10.
For property prices near FY4 5LP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £135k from 82 rolling sales, up 9.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY4 5LP can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 FY4 5LP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around FY4 5LP 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 FY4 5LP
Is FY4 5LP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 9% 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 FY4 5LP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near FY4 5LP?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for FY4 5LP?
LocaleIQ matched FY4 5LP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY4 5LP?
The latest median sold price is £135k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY4 5LP?
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.