Postcode insights

FY3 8NU

Newton Drive

Layton

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Detailed insights for FY3 8NU

Overview

Postcode FY3 8NU 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Salisbury Woodland Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Queenstown & Layton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Queenstown & Layton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 44 ft away from FY3 8NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Queenstown & Layton near FY3 8NU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 8NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Layton (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Layton (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY3 8NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSalisbury Woodland GardensLargeWalking directions to Salisbury Woodland Gardens

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
1,395.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
154.44(+314%)
Anti-social behaviour
92.32(+414%)
Shoplifting
29.34(+408%)
Public order
25.88(+155%)
Other theft
23.3(+253%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
63.04%
Indian
46
11.11%
Pakistani
33
7.97%
Other Asian
24
5.8%
Other White
16
3.86%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
46.18%
Level 3 (A level)
58
16.43%
No qualifications
51
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
34.03%
Owns outright
55
28.8%
Owns with a mortgage
51
26.7%
Other forms of private rent
17
8.9%
Other social rented
2
1.05%
Total households: 191

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 8NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 8NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025Apartment 31, Victoria Mansions, 187 - 191, Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8QGFlatsLeasehold£117,000
09 Jul 2025Apartment 33, Victoria Mansions, 187 - 191, Newton Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8QGFlatsLeasehold£55,000
27 Feb 20268, Burwood Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
04 Dec 202512, Burwood Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
11 Jul 202510, Burwood Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the FY3 8NU postcode area, located within Queenstown & Layton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 8NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBoundary Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 8NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 8NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodWhinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miOne Stop2a Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RWWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTorsway Convience Store40 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8LDWalking directions to Torsway Convience Store
0.4 miNormoss Convenience Store2 The Strand, Blackpool, FY3 0AHWalking directions to Normoss Convenience Store
0.5 miNormoss Road Co-op108 Normoss Road, Blackpool, FY3 8QPWalking directions to Normoss Road Co-op

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 8NU, 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 009FE01012722
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 8NU

Is FY3 8NU (Queenstown & Layton) safe?

The area around FY3 8NU records about 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8NU?

The median sale price around FY3 8NU 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 8NU?

There are 10 schools close to FY3 8NU, including Christ The King Catholic Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good) and Boundary Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY3 8NU?

The closest station to FY3 8NU is Layton (Lancs), about 1,571 m away.

How deprived is the area around FY3 8NU?

FY3 8NU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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