Postcode FY3 7HU 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 0.4 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.
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.
Hoohill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from FY3 7HU.
Hoohill near FY3 7HU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Layton (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Layton (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Blackpool North | N/A | Walking directions to Blackpool North |
| 0.9 mi | North Station (Blackpool Tramway) | Blackpool Tramway | Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingscote Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gateside Park | Small | Walking directions to Gateside Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £330,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £134,000 | £145 |
| Terraced | 40 | £111,500 | £136 |
| Flats | 4 | £97,000 | £118 |
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 | £130,500 | £111,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | — | £150,000 | £111,000 |
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 | £149 | £133 |
| 2026 | £260 | — | £139 | £131 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 7HU.
In the FY3 7HU postcode area, located within Hoohill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 39-43 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Folklore | 11 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Folklore |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 9 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 15-21 Layton Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY3 7HU, 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 7HU 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 7HU in Hoohill is £126,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to FY3 7HU, including Layton Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good) and Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY3 7HU is Layton (Lancs), about 671 m away.
FY3 7HU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 7HU 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).
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.