Postcode insights

FY3 7ER

Lyncroft Crescent

Layton

Interactive map showing FY3 7ER and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY3 7ER

Overview

Postcode FY3 7ER is located in an urban city, within the Layton ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Queenstown & Layton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queenstown & Layton is £42,039 per year. The nearest station is Layton (Lancs), about 0.5 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Queenstown & Layton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Queenstown & Layton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Queenstown & Layton is £42,039 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from FY3 7ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Queenstown & Layton near FY3 7ER 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 7ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Layton (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Layton (Lancs)
1 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
11,182.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.2(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.05(+218%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.33(+126%)
Public order
12.46(+23%)
Shoplifting
9.18(+59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
89.73%
Indian
9
4.02%
Other Asian
7
3.12%
Other White
3
1.34%
Other
2
0.89%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
28.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
27.65%
Level 3 (A level)
25
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
57.02%
Owns outright
22
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.36%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 7ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20257, Lyncroft Crescent, Blackpool, FY3 7ERTerracedFreehold£62,000
28 Feb 202520, Lyncroft Crescent, Blackpool, FY3 7ERTerracedFreehold£70,000
22 Aug 202514, Alder Grove, Blackpool, FY3 7DESemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
10 Apr 20267, Garrick Grove, Blackpool, FY3 7DDTerracedFreehold£111,000
26 Sept 20254, Garrick Grove, Blackpool, FY3 7DDTerracedFreehold£87,950

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBoundary Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 7ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 7ER, 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)Queenstown & LaytonE02002641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 009DE01012709
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 7ER

Is FY3 7ER (Queenstown & Layton) safe?

The area around FY3 7ER records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7ER?

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

What schools are near FY3 7ER?

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

What is the nearest station to FY3 7ER?

The closest station to FY3 7ER is Layton (Lancs), about 728 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 7ER?

FY3 7ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY3 7ER (Queenstown & Layton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 7ER 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.