Postcode insights

FY1 3QJ

Cookson Street

Brunswick

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Detailed insights for FY1 3QJ

Overview

Postcode FY1 3QJ is located in an urban city, within the Brunswick 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 176.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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
177
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Blackpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 20 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 176.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from FY1 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackpool near FY1 3QJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY1 3QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North
0.5 mi

North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway)
0.7 mi

Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
14,146.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.6(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.81(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.47(+105%)
Public order
13.55(+34%)
Burglary
9.85(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
85.52%
Indian
12
4.14%
Caribbean
7
2.41%
Arab
7
2.41%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.38%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
30.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
16.16%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
70.4%
Owns outright
12
9.6%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.6%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Brunswick

Median price£116,000
Price per sq ft£118
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £150K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 (about £118 per square foot) in Brunswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brunswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£280,000£186
Semi-Detached24£151,250£153
Terraced45£95,000£101
Flats4£74,250£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brunswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,750£66,500£93,750£68,750
2017£272,500£42,500£122,500£73,000
2018£280,000£53,000£115,000£70,000
2019£355,950£47,500£110,000£77,000
2020£323,000£57,000£136,750£80,000
2021£276,250£46,000£129,975£87,500
2022£395,000£59,975£149,750£92,750
2023£405,000£50,500£134,000£97,500
2024£207,500£58,750£134,000£100,001
2025£375,000£70,000£152,500£95,000
2026£185,000£63,500£153,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£119£94£70
2017£141£88£108£76
2018£149£115£116£72
2019£169£90£116£82
2020£145£98£122£86
2021£151£95£127£92
2022£177£126£151£104
2023£179£109£126£100
2024£154£119£136£90
2025£188£123£160£104
2026£151£140£165£103
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY1 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025311, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PFFlatsFreehold£135,000
28 Feb 202520, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9AQOtherFreehold£40,000
28 Mar 202546, Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AATerracedFreehold£135,000
05 Nov 20256, Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8BSTerracedFreehold£76,500
28 Feb 202524, Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8BSTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the FY1 3QJ postcode area, located within Central Blackpool, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY1 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTower Learning Centre Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY1 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY1 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWine Lodge3 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9AEWalking directions to Wine Lodge
0.1 miKoziolekCookson Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PBWalking directions to Koziolek
0.2 miSelbourne Mini-market131 Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NGWalking directions to Selbourne Mini-market
0.2 miMorrisons Daily66 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miOne Stop43a-47 Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NDWalking directions to One Stop

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 3QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Marshall

Brunswick - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Charles Thomas

Brunswick - 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
WardBrunswickE05015189
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackpoolE02002642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 010BE01012675
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY1 3QJ

Is FY1 3QJ (Central Blackpool) safe?

The area around FY1 3QJ records about 177 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 3QJ?

The median sale price around FY1 3QJ in Central Blackpool is £116,000 (about £118 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY1 3QJ?

There are 11 schools close to FY1 3QJ, including Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good), St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School and Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY1 3QJ?

The closest station to FY1 3QJ is Blackpool North, about 799 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY1 3QJ?

FY1 3QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY1 3QJ is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Laura Marshall (Labour Party) and Matthew Charles Thomas (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.