Postcode report
Is FY8 4BD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About FY8 4BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
FY8 4BD is a postcode in Park, Fylde, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near FY8 4BD, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around FY8 4BD are schools and education and safety, 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 FY8 4BD is based on Fylde 008 Census 2021. It covers 10,209 residents, 2,463 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 56, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 8% 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 4/10.
For property prices near FY8 4BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the FY8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £261k from 106 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near FY8 4BD can compare 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near FY8 4BD 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 FY8 4BD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 FY8 4BD
Is FY8 4BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% 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 FY8 4BD?
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 FY8 4BD?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near FY8 4BD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for FY8 4BD?
LocaleIQ matched FY8 4BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in FY8 4BD?
The latest median sold price is £261k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around FY8 4BD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.