Postcode insights

FY3 8HE

Heathway Avenue

Brunswick

Interactive map showing FY3 8HE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY3 8HE

Overview

Postcode FY3 8HE is located in an urban city, within the Brunswick ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Queenstown & Layton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 Blackpool North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingscote Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Queenstown & Layton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Queenstown & Layton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 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 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY3 8HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Queenstown & Layton near FY3 8HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackpool North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 8HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North
0.8 mi

North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway)
0.9 mi

Layton (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Layton (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY3 8HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKingscote ParkLargeWalking directions to Kingscote Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
8,562.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-21%)
Other theft
15.17(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.12(-44%)
Shoplifting
7.95(+38%)
Vehicle crime
5.78(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
87.36%
Indian
12
4.33%
Other White
8
2.89%
Bangladeshi
6
2.17%
Other Asian
4
1.44%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.55%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.91%
No qualifications
41
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.89%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Social rents from council
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Brunswick

Median price£116,000
Price per sq ft£118
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £150K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 (about £118 per square foot) in Brunswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brunswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£280,000£186
Semi-Detached24£151,250£153
Terraced45£95,000£101
Flats4£74,250£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brunswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283,750£66,500£93,750£68,750
2017£272,500£42,500£122,500£73,000
2018£280,000£53,000£115,000£70,000
2019£355,950£47,500£110,000£77,000
2020£323,000£57,000£136,750£80,000
2021£276,250£46,000£129,975£87,500
2022£395,000£59,975£149,750£92,750
2023£405,000£50,500£134,000£97,500
2024£207,500£58,750£134,000£100,001
2025£375,000£70,000£152,500£95,000
2026£185,000£63,500£153,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£119£94£70
2017£141£88£108£76
2018£149£115£116£72
2019£169£90£116£82
2020£145£98£122£86
2021£151£95£127£92
2022£177£126£151£104
2023£179£109£126£100
2024£154£119£136£90
2025£188£123£160£104
2026£151£140£165£103
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 8HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 8HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202633, Birchway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8EZTerracedFreehold£144,000
09 Jan 202627, Birchway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
16 May 202517, Birchway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
21 Oct 2025258, Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY3 8HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
30 Apr 2025251, Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY3 8HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£116,500

Schools

In the FY3 8HE postcode area, located within Queenstown & Layton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 8HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 8HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 8HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyCollingwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTorsway Convience Store40 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8LDWalking directions to Torsway Convience Store
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food15-21 Layton Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLidl127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miFarmfoods102-108 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8ANWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 8HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Marshall

Brunswick - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Charles Thomas

Brunswick - 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
WardBrunswickE05015189
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Queenstown & LaytonE02002641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 009AE01012676
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 8HE

Is FY3 8HE (Queenstown & Layton) safe?

The area around FY3 8HE records about 64 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near FY3 8HE?

The median sale price around FY3 8HE in Queenstown & Layton is £116,000 (about £118 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY3 8HE?

There are 13 schools close to FY3 8HE, including Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement), St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY3 8HE?

The closest station to FY3 8HE is Blackpool North, about 1,271 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 8HE?

FY3 8HE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,763 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY3 8HE (Queenstown & Layton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 8HE is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Laura Marshall (Labour Party) and Matthew Charles Thomas (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.