Postcode insights

FY5 3AB

Sheringham Avenue

Norbreck

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Detailed insights for FY5 3AB

Overview

Postcode FY5 3AB is located in an urban city, within the Norbreck ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Churchtown area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Churchtown is £35,795 per year. The nearest station is Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Churchtown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Churchtown has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 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 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Churchtown is £35,795 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from FY5 3AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Churchtown near FY5 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for FY5 3AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway)
0.5 mi

Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Norbreck North (Blackpool Tramway)
0.6 mi

Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway)

Blackpool Tramway

Walking directions to Norbreck (Blackpool Tramway)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
2,081.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.33(+91%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.98(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.18(-47%)
Other crime
1.91(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
98.63%
Other
2
0.91%
African
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
23.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.86%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
50.88%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.18%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.75%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Norbreck

Median price£173,618
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £228K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £173,618 (about £187 per square foot) in Norbreck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norbreck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£276,000£225
Semi-Detached71£167,000£177
Terraced5£155,000£203
Flats13£105,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norbreck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbreck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£130,000£132,250£101,125
2017£191,250£83,000£134,000£97,975
2018£225,000£77,500£140,000£108,750
2019£187,500£67,000£138,975£106,000
2020£230,000£85,000£150,000£107,000
2021£245,950£87,500£160,000£128,000
2022£254,950£83,750£184,950£189,950
2023£263,028£132,750£170,000£134,750
2024£265,000£100,000£185,000£118,500
2025£275,000£99,000£180,000£155,000
2026£276,250£97,500£159,000£141,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbreck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbreck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£146£114
2017£148£130£145£109
2018£162£118£132£133
2019£157£137£148£126
2020£145£143£147£125
2021£204£146£168£172
2022£222£161£201£204
2023£209£177£181£146
2024£220£137£180£161
2025£230£165£184£155
2026£236£160£162£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbreck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY5 3AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY5 3AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202528, Sheringham Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
10 Oct 202563, Mossom Lane, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
22 Jul 202561, Mossom Lane, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
11 May 202610, Sheringham Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
25 Jul 202513, Sheringham Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the FY5 3AB postcode area, located within Churchtown, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for FY5 3AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryNorbreck Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 mi16 plusBlackpool and the Fylde CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miSecondaryMontgomery AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY5 3AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for FY5 3AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAJ Premier Convenience Store224 Fleetwood Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1NLWalking directions to AJ Premier Convenience Store

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 FY5 3AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Victoria Ellison

Norbreck - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Julie Elizabeth Sloman

Norbreck - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Lorraine Beavers

Blackpool North and Fleetwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackpoolE06000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackpool North and FleetwoodE14001104
WardNorbreckE05015198
ParishBlackpool, unparished areaE43000009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChurchtownE02002634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackpool 002EE01012717
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about FY5 3AB

Is FY5 3AB (Churchtown) safe?

The area around FY5 3AB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 FY5 3AB?

The median sale price around FY5 3AB in Churchtown is £173,618 (about £187 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near FY5 3AB?

There are 9 schools close to FY5 3AB, including Norbreck Primary Academy (Good), Blackpool and the Fylde College (Good) and Montgomery Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to FY5 3AB?

The closest station to FY5 3AB is Little Bispham (Blackpool Tramway), about 807 m away, serving the Blackpool Tramway line.

How deprived is the area around FY5 3AB?

FY5 3AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents FY5 3AB (Churchtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood covering FY5 3AB is Lorraine Beavers (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Victoria Ellison (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Julie Elizabeth Sloman (Conservative and Unionist 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.