Postcode FY3 8BQ (Blackpool)

Map showing FY3 8BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode FY3 8BQ is located in Blackpool It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. FY3 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

FY3 8BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of FY3 8BQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to FY3 8BQ is Warwick Road which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Devonshire Road and is 91 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.09 km away at Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) The closest railway station is Blackpool North Rail Station, 791 m away.

The closest primary school to FY3 8BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Devonshire Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 15, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Mary's Catholic Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 21, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of FY3 8BQ is Cushendun Hotel and is 8.02 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 10, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cheeky Chippy and is 7.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 1, 2018.

Policing for FY3 8BQ is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Blackpool is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to FY3 8BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to FY3 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Warwick Road 41 m
Heald Street 50 m
Empire Grove 61 m
Chester Road 71 m
Cresswell Street 96 m
Wildman Street 108 m
Healey Street 132 m
Laycock Gate 136 m
Laburnum Street 149 m
Stirling Place 150 m
Catterall Close 155 m
Rossall Road 168 m
Kytson Close 188 m
Douglas Avenue 191 m
Bratby Close 197 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode FY3 8BQ

Introduction July 1983
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from FY3 8BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Devonshire Primary Academy Requires improvement
(January 15, 2020)
364 m
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Good
(April 11, 2018)
711 m
Tower Learning Centre 720 m
Westminster Primary Academy Good
(January 26, 2022)
853 m
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
970 m
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Good
(December 9, 2021)
979 m
Layton Primary School Outstanding
(October 11, 2017)
1.09 km
Unity Academy Blackpool Good
(October 4, 2017)
1.18 km
St Mary's Catholic Academy Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.2 km
Christ The King Catholic Academy Good
(May 16, 2017)
1.43 km
Langdale Free School Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.5 km
Boundary Primary School Good
(May 4, 2017)
1.53 km
Woodlands School Good
(October 9, 2018)
1.66 km
Park Community Academy Outstanding
(May 23, 2018)
1.66 km
Revoe Learning Academy Good
(February 13, 2019)
2.03 km
The Blackpool Sixth Form College Outstanding
(December 10, 2021)
2.04 km
Highfurlong School Outstanding
(September 26, 2018)
2.06 km
Blackpool Aspire Academy Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.06 km
BFC School 2.28 km
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
2.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FY3 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cheeky Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 1, 2018
7.46 km
The Villa Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 24, 2019
7.46 km
Cushendun Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 10, 2017
8.02 km
Corner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 28, 2018
8.08 km
Costcutter Cushendun Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 3, 2019
8.08 km
Mary McBrides Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
8.08 km
Glendun Nursing Home Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
8.8 km
St Ciaran's Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 16, 2021
9.29 km
Cloneymore BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 30, 2019
9.45 km
Sleepy Hollow B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
July 20, 2016
9.45 km
Glenn Eireann House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
11.34 km
Wineflair Xpress Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
12.07 km
Glendale B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
12.23 km
Cafe Cova Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 29, 2018
12.27 km
Corner Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 17, 2019
12.27 km
Rosie's (at Cushendall Golf Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 21, 2019
12.27 km
McKillops Eurospar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
12.27 km
Kinneys Butchers Retailers - other 4
Good
November 21, 2019
12.36 km
McMullan's Central Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
12.36 km
Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
12.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FY3 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Devonshire Road Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Devonshire Road Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Devonshire Road Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Boothley Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Rossall Road Bus Stop/Station 199 m
The Institute Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 701 m
No3 Pub Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 753 m
Rail Station Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 762 m
Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) Metro/Tram 1.09 km
Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) Metro/Tram 1.09 km
Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) Metro/Tram 1.09 km
Blackpool North Rail Station Rail 791 m
Blackpool North Rail Station Rail 819 m
Layton (Lancs) Rail Station Rail 1.2 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FY3 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Sea Lion Pool Inland Water 1.91 km
Marton Mere Inland Water 3.17 km
Horseman's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.02 km
Puddle House Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.19 km
Clinkum Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.24 km
Brockholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.45 km
Gipsy Hole Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.79 km
Todderstaffe Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.86 km
Hawes Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.87 km
Arnott Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.03 km
Carr Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.14 km
Kirkham Copse Woodland Or Forest 5.25 km
Wildings Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.31 km
Skippool Marsh Wetland 5.46 km
Carr Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.51 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 53.82520800
Longitude -3.03896100
OS Easting 331708
OS Northing 0437048
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
279
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lancashire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blackpool North and Cleveleys
Electoral Ward Claremont
Local Authority District Blackpool
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Lancashire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Lancashire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000009
Travel To Work Area Blackpool

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Blackpool
Cancer Alliance Lancashire and South Cumbria
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Blackpool CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Blackpool BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Blackpool BUASD
Workplace Zone E33007205
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blackpool 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blackpool 008C
Output Area / Small Area 7A2