Postcode insights

FY1 3AJ

Buchanan Street

Talbot

Interactive map showing FY1 3AJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY1 3AJ

Overview

Postcode FY1 3AJ is located in an urban city, within the Talbot ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackpool area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 879 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackpool is £27,072 per year. The nearest station is Blackpool North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harold Larwood Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
879
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Blackpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 879 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackpool is £27,072 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from FY1 3AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackpool near FY1 3AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackpool North located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY1 3AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North
0.1 mi

North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway)
0.3 mi

Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY1 3AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHarold Larwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Harold Larwood Park

Area Profile

Population
134
Population density
3,694.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
468.8(+1157%)
Anti-social behaviour
358.45(+1897%)
Public order
85.24(+741%)
Shoplifting
85.24(+1375%)
Other theft
79.15(+1099%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
83.46%
Other White
9
6.77%
Pakistani
5
3.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
2.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
1.5%
Total population: 133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
28
25.93%
Level 3 (A level)
19
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
14.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
16
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 108

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
66.13%
Owns outright
9
14.52%
Owns with a mortgage
5
8.06%
Other social rented
4
6.45%
Social rents from council
2
3.23%
Total households: 62

Property prices in Talbot

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £164K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Talbot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached25£170,000£130
Detached1£167,000£142
Terraced35£116,000£113
Flats14£83,750£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Talbot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,500£39,999£120,000£77,000
2017£245,000£62,000£121,000£75,450
2018£160,000£63,000£120,250£89,000
2019£172,500£49,950£128,250£80,000
2020£232,000£57,000£135,000£88,000
2021£218,500£68,000£135,000£108,975
2022£200,000£59,750£140,000£100,000
2023£65,000£160,000£119,000
2024£217,500£68,975£142,475£110,000
2025£167,000£79,000£170,000£118,000
2026£90,000£185,000£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£104£71£91£75
2017£86£132£97£80
2018£95£91£108£79
2019£100£75£102£81
2020£207£85£99£85
2021£96£103£114£91
2022£179£101£114£96
2023£104£123£101
2024£98£117£135£91
2025£142£124£131£107
2026£148£138£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Talbot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 3AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 3AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202537, Charles Street, Blackpool, FY1 3EYOtherFreehold£92,500
01 Jul 202515, George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZTerracedFreehold£150,000
25 Jun 202511, George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZTerracedFreehold£158,000
18 Jun 202529, George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZTerracedFreehold£125,000
26 Feb 202531, George Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BZOtherFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the FY1 3AJ postcode area, located within Central Blackpool, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY1 3AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlackpool St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTower Learning Centre Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 3AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY1 3AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury'sTalbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3AJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miSainsbury'sBlackpool, FY1 3ATWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miIceland8 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AXWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSmoke-Ingos8 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AEWalking directions to Smoke-Ingos
0.2 miHeron Foods65-67 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 1LLWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,861
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for FY1 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Louise Hugo

Talbot - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mark Peter Smith

Talbot - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Webb

Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool SouthE14001105
WardTalbotE05015202
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackpoolE02002642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 010EE01012737
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2014-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY1 3AJ

Is FY1 3AJ (Central Blackpool) safe?

The area around FY1 3AJ records about 879 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near FY1 3AJ?

The median sale price around FY1 3AJ in Central Blackpool is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY1 3AJ?

There are 8 schools close to FY1 3AJ, including Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good) and Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY1 3AJ?

The closest station to FY1 3AJ is Blackpool North, about 154 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY1 3AJ?

FY1 3AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY1 3AJ (Central Blackpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 3AJ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Louise Hugo (Labour Party) and Mark Peter Smith (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.