The postcode FY3 8QJ is located in Wyre, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. FY3 8QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FY3 8QJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 8QJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to FY3 8QJ is Newton Drive East which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newton Drive East and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.06 km away at Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) The closest railway station is Layton (Lancs) Rail Station, 1.67 km away.
The closest primary school to FY3 8QJ (for ages 11 and under) is Boundary Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 4, 2017. 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 8QJ is Cushendun Hotel and is 9.79 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 9.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 1, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FY3 8QJ is covered by the Lancashire police force association and North Lancashire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to FY3 8QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FY3 8QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FY3 8QJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from FY3 8QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 540 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 549 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 784 m |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (December 10, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Highfurlong School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 26, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Layton Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Baines School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Devonshire Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.94 km |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Tower Learning Centre | Independent school | 14-16 | 2.24 km | |
| Unity Academy Blackpool | Academy | 5-16 | Good (October 4, 2017) | 2.26 km |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2007) | 2.3 km |
| Woodlands School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 2.37 km |
| Park Community Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 23, 2018) | 2.37 km |
| Stanley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 2.5 km |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 2.52 km |
| Moor Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 2.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FY3 8QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2018 | 9.34 km | |
| The Villa Farmhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2019 | 9.34 km | |
| Cushendun Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2017 | 9.79 km | |
| Corner House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 9.86 km | |
| Costcutter Cushendun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 9.86 km | |
| Mary McBrides Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 9.86 km | |
| Glendun Nursing Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 10.58 km | |
| St Ciaran's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 11.04 km | |
| Cloneymore BnB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 11.22 km | |
| Sleepy Hollow B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 20, 2016 | 11.22 km | |
| Wineflair Xpress | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 13.5 km | |
| Glendale B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 13.66 km | |
| McKillops Eurospar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 13.72 km | |
| Cafe Cova | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 29, 2018 | 13.74 km | |
| Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 13.74 km | |
| Rosie's (at Cushendall Golf Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 13.74 km | |
| Knockmoy Fold | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 13.83 km | |
| Kinneys Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 13.83 km | |
| McMullan's Central Bar Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 13.83 km | |
| Revive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 13.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FY3 8QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Newton Drive East | 32 m | |
| Normoss Avenue | 126 m | |
| Staining Road End | 145 m | |
| Staining Road End | 170 m | |
| The Newton Arms | 211 m | |
| The Institute Taxi Rank | 1.44 km | |
| No3 Pub Taxi Rank | 2.11 km | |
| The Devonshire Arms Taxi rank | 2.13 km | |
| Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.06 km | |
| Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.06 km | |
| Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.06 km | |
| Layton (Lancs) Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| Layton (Lancs) Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Rail Station | 1.69 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FY3 8QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sea Lion Pool | 1.32 km | |
| Marton Mere | 2.07 km | |
| Puddle House Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Clinkum Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Brockholes Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Todderstaffe Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Hawes Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Carr Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Gipsy Hole Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Little Avenham Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Crossings Wood | 3.64 km | |
| Long Wood | 3.64 km | |
| Knowle Hill Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Carr Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Knowle Wood | 3.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FY3 8QJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for FY3 8QJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.82690500 |
| Longitude | -3.00912300 |
| OS Easting | 333675 |
| OS Northing | 0437210 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wyre and Preston North |
| County Electorial Division | Poulton-le-Fylde ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hardhorn with High Cross |
| Local Authority District | Wyre |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000128 |
| Travel To Work Area | Blackpool |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Lancashire Teaching |
| 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 Fylde and Wyre CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Blackpool BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Blackpool BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008864 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wyre 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wyre 014B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |