Postcode insights

FY3 9AU

Mere Road

Talbot

Interactive map showing FY3 9AU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for FY3 9AU

Overview

Postcode FY3 9AU is located in an urban city, within the Talbot ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Park Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park Road is £34,640 per year. The nearest station is North Station (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stanley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Park Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Park Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Park Road is £34,640 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from FY3 9AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Park Road near FY3 9AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is North Station (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY3 9AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

North Station (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to North Station (Blackpool Tramway)
0.7 mi

Blackpool North

N/A

Walking directions to Blackpool North
0.9 mi

Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for FY3 9AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStanley ParkLargeWalking directions to Stanley Park
0.5 miHarold Larwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Harold Larwood Park

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
8,656.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.49(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.86(+33%)
Vehicle crime
8.68(+45%)
Other theft
7.95(+20%)
Public order
6.51(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
87.07%
Other White
15
6.47%
Irish
6
2.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.29%
Other Asian
2
0.86%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
28.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
41.74%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.57%
Owns outright
28
24.35%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Social rents from council
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Talbot

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £164K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Talbot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached25£170,000£130
Detached1£167,000£142
Terraced35£116,000£113
Flats14£83,750£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Talbot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,500£39,999£120,000£77,000
2017£245,000£62,000£121,000£75,450
2018£160,000£63,000£120,250£89,000
2019£172,500£49,950£128,250£80,000
2020£232,000£57,000£135,000£88,000
2021£218,500£68,000£135,000£108,975
2022£200,000£59,750£140,000£100,000
2023£65,000£160,000£119,000
2024£217,500£68,975£142,475£110,000
2025£167,000£79,000£170,000£118,000
2026£90,000£185,000£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Talbot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£104£71£91£75
2017£86£132£97£80
2018£95£91£108£79
2019£100£75£102£81
2020£207£85£99£85
2021£96£103£114£91
2022£179£101£114£96
2023£104£123£101
2024£98£117£135£91
2025£142£124£131£107
2026£148£138£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Talbot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 9AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 9AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202551, Mere Road, Blackpool, FY3 9AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
29 Jan 202644, Newcastle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 9DHTerracedFreehold£99,050
07 Mar 20252, Newcastle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 9DHTerracedFreehold£95,000
14 Mar 202526, Mere Road, Blackpool, FY3 9ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
26 Sept 202581, Newcastle Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 9DPTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the FY3 9AU postcode area, located within Park Road, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY3 9AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableTower Learning Centre Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePark Community AcademyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 9AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY3 9AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily66 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miTesco Express96-98 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWine Lodge3 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9AEWalking directions to Wine Lodge
0.3 miKoziolekCookson Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PBWalking directions to Koziolek
0.4 miMorrisons DailyCollingwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Louise Hugo

Talbot - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mark Peter Smith

Talbot - 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
WardTalbotE05015202
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park RoadE02002643
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 011CE01012734
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY3 9AU

Is FY3 9AU (Park Road) safe?

The area around FY3 9AU records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9AU?

The median sale price around FY3 9AU in Park Road is £135,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY3 9AU?

There are 12 schools close to FY3 9AU, including St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, Tower Learning Centre Independent School (Good) and Park Community Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY3 9AU?

The closest station to FY3 9AU is North Station (Blackpool Tramway), about 1,169 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY3 9AU?

FY3 9AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY3 9AU (Park Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 9AU is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Louise Hugo (Labour Party) and Mark Peter Smith (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.