Postcode insights

FY3 8JP

Bardsway Avenue

Layton

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Detailed insights for FY3 8JP

Overview

Postcode FY3 8JP 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Layton (Lancs), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingscote Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Queenstown & Layton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Queenstown & Layton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% 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 8JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Queenstown & Layton near FY3 8JP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 8JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY3 8JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miKingscote ParkLargeWalking directions to Kingscote Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,031.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.2(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.7(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-39%)
Other theft
4.68(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.9(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
79.69%
Other Asian
22
8.59%
Other White
17
6.64%
Indian
8
3.12%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.07%
Level 3 (A level)
48
22.75%
No qualifications
38
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
33.61%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.33%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

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 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202643, Fordway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JLTerracedFreehold£138,000
14 Nov 202558, Fordway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JLTerracedFreehold£135,000
18 Jul 202574, Fordway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JLTerracedFreehold£120,000
21 Mar 202584, Fordway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JLTerracedFreehold£187,500
18 Dec 202524, Deneway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JQTerracedFreehold£73,000

Schools

In the FY3 8JP postcode area, located within Queenstown & Layton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 8JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 8JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTorsway Convience Store40 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8LDWalking directions to Torsway Convience Store
0.2 miMorrisons DailyCollingwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food15-21 Layton Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBest-one9 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miFolklore11 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJWalking directions to Folklore

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 8JP, 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 009CE01012708
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 8JP

Is FY3 8JP (Queenstown & Layton) safe?

The area around FY3 8JP records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8JP?

The median sale price around FY3 8JP 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 8JP?

There are 11 schools close to FY3 8JP, including St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good), Devonshire Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY3 8JP?

The closest station to FY3 8JP is Layton (Lancs), about 1,423 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 8JP?

FY3 8JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 8JP 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.