Postcode insights

FY3 7DR

Westcliffe Drive

Layton

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Detailed insights for FY3 7DR

Overview

Postcode FY3 7DR is located in an urban city, within the Layton ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Hoohill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoohill is £41,748 per year. The nearest station is Layton (Lancs), about 0.3 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hoohill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hoohill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hoohill is £41,748 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from FY3 7DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hoohill near FY3 7DR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 7DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Layton (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Layton (Lancs)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
3,978.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.23(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+2%)
Vehicle crime
4.94(-18%)
Drugs
4.23(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
91.72%
Other Asian
6
2.07%
Other White
4
1.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.03%
Arab
3
1.03%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.91%
No qualifications
50
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.98%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
41.67%
Owns outright
39
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
22.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 7DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202681, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£229,950
03 Oct 202553, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,950
23 May 202577, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
02 Jun 202524, Highbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000
19 May 20256, Highbury Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the FY3 7DR postcode area, located within Hoohill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 7DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLayton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableLancashire Alternative ProvisionOther independent school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 7DR

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

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 7DR, 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)HoohillE02002637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 005BE01012711
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 7DR

Is FY3 7DR (Hoohill) safe?

The area around FY3 7DR records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near FY3 7DR?

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

What schools are near FY3 7DR?

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

What is the nearest station to FY3 7DR?

The closest station to FY3 7DR is Layton (Lancs), about 443 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 7DR?

FY3 7DR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY3 7DR (Hoohill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 7DR 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).

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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.