Postcode insights

FY3 7BH

Westcliffe Drive

Layton

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Detailed insights for FY3 7BH

Overview

Postcode FY3 7BH is located in an urban city, within the Layton ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Little Layton & Little Carleton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Layton & Little Carleton is £30,429 per year. The nearest station is Layton (Lancs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kingscote Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Little Layton & Little Carleton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Little Layton & Little Carleton has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Little Layton & Little Carleton is £30,429 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from FY3 7BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Layton & Little Carleton near FY3 7BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Layton (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 7BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Layton (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Layton (Lancs)
0.9 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North
1 mi

North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY3 7BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKingscote ParkLargeWalking directions to Kingscote Park
0.4 miGateside ParkSmallWalking directions to Gateside Park

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
8,260.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
61.75(+968%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.5(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.89(+106%)
Public order
9.62(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.02(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
89.04%
Other White
9
3.95%
Indian
7
3.07%
Bangladeshi
4
1.75%
Other Asian
3
1.32%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
27.32%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.66%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
58.62%
Owns outright
32
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.07%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Layton

Median price£126,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£107K – £150K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Layton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Layton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£330,000£232
Semi-Detached45£134,000£145
Terraced40£111,500£136
Flats4£97,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Layton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Layton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£86,250£94,238£74,000
2017£288,500£130,000£101,850£80,000
2018£265,000£92,500£112,750£80,000
2019£203,750£73,250£110,500£75,000
2020£188,000£91,500£115,000£80,000
2021£350,000£48,000£130,000£85,817
2022£399,950£134,995£150,000£95,000
2023£291,500£121,000£148,000£92,500
2024£360,000£117,000£145,500£99,250
2025£281,000£97,000£130,500£111,000
2026£330,000£150,000£111,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Layton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Layton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£122£107£96
2017£164£138£114£103
2018£162£166£122£103
2019£144£125£114£103
2020£164£172£135£104
2021£199£124£134£111
2022£152£149£167£119
2023£167£173£152£125
2024£194£153£153£125
2025£186£118£149£133
2026£260£139£131
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Layton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202564, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£126,800
02 Apr 2025Flat 2, 62, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7HGFlatsFreehold£83,500
27 Jun 20256, Huntley Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7BUTerracedFreehold£65,000
28 May 20259A, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJOtherFreehold£160,000
25 Nov 202558, Lynwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DGTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the FY3 7BH postcode area, located within Little Layton & Little Carleton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 7BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLayton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableLancashire Alternative ProvisionOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 7BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 7BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily39-43 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miFolklore11 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJWalking directions to Folklore
0.1 miBest-one9 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food15-21 Layton Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressWestcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 FY3 7BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Boughton

Layton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kathryn Mary Benson

Layton - 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
WardLaytonE05015196
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Little Layton & Little CarletonE02002639
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 007AE01012707
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 7BH

Is FY3 7BH (Little Layton & Little Carleton) safe?

The area around FY3 7BH records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 FY3 7BH?

The median sale price around FY3 7BH in Little Layton & Little Carleton is £126,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY3 7BH?

There are 14 schools close to FY3 7BH, including Layton Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good) and Lancashire Alternative Provision (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY3 7BH?

The closest station to FY3 7BH is Layton (Lancs), about 678 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 7BH?

FY3 7BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY3 7BH (Little Layton & Little Carleton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 7BH is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Boughton (Labour Party) and Kathryn Mary Benson (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.