Postcode FY3 7HL is located in an urban city, within the Layton area 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 median sale price in Layton is £129,500 (around £148 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,500 and £152,250. The nearest station is Layton (Lancs), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gateside Park.
Hoohill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Hoohill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hoohill is £41,748 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 217 ft away from FY3 7HL.
Hoohill near FY3 7HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Layton (Lancs) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Layton (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Layton (Lancs) |
| 1 mi | Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Gynn Square (Blackpool Tramway) |
| 1 mi | Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to Cliffs Hotel (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gateside Park | Small | Walking directions to Gateside Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Layton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £272,000 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £141,500 | £154 |
| Flats | 3 | £117,000 | £144 |
| Terraced | 41 | £115,000 | £139 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £128,750 | £110,500 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | — | £153,000 | £118,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £146 | £132 |
| 2026 | £223 | — | £154 | £138 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | 5, Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY3 7HQ | Other | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 23, Oregon Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Oregon Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1, Oregon Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £81,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 2, Oregon Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £148,000 |
In the FY3 7HL postcode area, located within Hoohill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of FY3 7HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Holyoake Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0BQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 39-43 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Folklore | 11 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Folklore |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 9 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY3 7HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Boughton
Layton - Elected 4 May 2023
Kathryn Mary Benson
Layton - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY3 7HL 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.
The median sale price around FY3 7HL in Layton is £129,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to FY3 7HL, including Layton Primary School (Outstanding), Lancashire Alternative Provision (Good) and Unity Academy Blackpool (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY3 7HL is Layton (Lancs), about 222 m away.
FY3 7HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 7HL 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).