Postcode insights

FY2 9BY

Crawford Avenue

Bispham

Interactive map showing FY2 9BY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY2 9BY

Overview

Postcode FY2 9BY is located in an urban city, within the Bispham ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Norbreck & Bispham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norbreck & Bispham is £38,375 per year. The nearest station is Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Bispham Library Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Norbreck & Bispham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Norbreck & Bispham has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Norbreck & Bispham is £38,375 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY2 9BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Norbreck & Bispham near FY2 9BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY2 9BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway)
0.4 mi

Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway)
0.4 mi

Sandhurst Avenue (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Sandhurst Avenue (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY2 9BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Bispham Library GardensSmallWalking directions to Old Bispham Library Gardens

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
4,657 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.54(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.59(-35%)
Vehicle crime
10.22(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-32%)
Other crime
2.04(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
97.29%
Other White
4
1.55%
Other Asian
2
0.78%
Irish
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.28%
No qualifications
49
22.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
62.81%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Bispham

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £191K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Bispham area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bispham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£223,750£236
Semi-Detached41£179,950£172
Terraced19£130,000£104
Flats9£125,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bispham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bispham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,500£130,000£126,000£103,000
2017£198,725£94,500£134,550£109,750
2018£188,000£103,000£130,500£100,000
2019£168,500£80,000£135,000£102,500
2020£181,000£79,000£140,000£122,500
2021£246,000£111,475£159,000£128,000
2022£255,000£99,950£162,250£145,000
2023£225,000£94,000£167,000£128,750
2024£197,500£80,500£167,750£149,950
2025£193,725£112,750£175,000£151,000
2026£250,000£112,500£179,975£154,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bispham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bispham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£134£114£94
2017£126£133£124£95
2018£152£129£129£99
2019£144£118£129£99
2020£155£115£139£95
2021£226£141£153£121
2022£209£130£161£137
2023£155£150£159£117
2024£187£134£168£133
2025£215£151£163£119
2026£268£140£171£108
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bispham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY2 9BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY2 9BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202515, Gregory Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
12 Feb 20253, Gregory Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
21 Nov 20259, Boston Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9DADetachedFreehold£293,000
28 Aug 20256, Boston Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£286,000
31 Mar 202660, Everest Drive, Blackpool, FY2 9DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,950

Schools

In the FY2 9BY postcode area, located within Norbreck & Bispham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY2 9BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWestcliff Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryMontgomery AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY2 9BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY2 9BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily50-52 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1RPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miA & G Convience Store48 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1RPWalking directions to A & G Convience Store
0.3 miFiveways557 Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AJWalking directions to Fiveways
0.3 miTesco Express3 All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miHeron Foods216 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HJWalking 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 FY2 9BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joel McKevitt

Bispham - Elected 7 Nov 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lorraine Beavers

Blackpool North and Fleetwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool North and FleetwoodE14001104
WardBisphamE05015187
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norbreck & BisphamE02002635
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 003BE01012667
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY2 9BY

Is FY2 9BY (Norbreck & Bispham) safe?

The area around FY2 9BY records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near FY2 9BY?

The median sale price around FY2 9BY in Norbreck & Bispham is £165,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY2 9BY?

There are 8 schools close to FY2 9BY, including Westcliff Primary Academy (Good), Montgomery Academy (Requires improvement) and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY2 9BY?

The closest station to FY2 9BY is Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway), about 489 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY2 9BY?

FY2 9BY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY2 9BY (Norbreck & Bispham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood covering FY2 9BY is Lorraine Beavers (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joel McKevitt (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.