The postcode FY8 1LQ is located in Fylde, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. FY8 1LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FY8 1LQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 FY8 1LQ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to FY8 1LQ is St Anne's Road West which is centered 126 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Square and is 85 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.44 km away at Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) The closest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station, 402 m away.
The closest primary school to FY8 1LQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 14, 2019.
The local pub for residents of FY8 1LQ is Cushendun Hotel and is 7.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 10, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 55.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FY8 1LQ 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 FY8 1LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FY8 1LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FY8 1LQ
| 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 FY8 1LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose School | Special school | 5-17 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 298 m |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School | Independent school | 2-19 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 351 m |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 837 m |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2008) | 1.04 km |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.06 km |
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| AKS Lytham | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.83 km | |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 2.31 km |
| Lytham St Annes High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.44 km |
| Ansdell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 2.63 km |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 2, 2016) | 3.39 km |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.76 km | |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.82 km |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 4.07 km |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 14, 2021) | 4.31 km |
| Hawes Side Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 4.41 km |
| Armfield Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 4.48 km | |
| Spen Brook School | Special school | 11-17 | Outstanding (July 18, 2019) | 4.52 km |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 4.71 km |
| Thames Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 4.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FY8 1LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Killian's College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 5.45 km | |
| Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 7.8 km | |
| The Meadows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 7.8 km | |
| Wineflair Xpress | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 7.86 km | |
| Glendale B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 7.93 km | |
| Cushendun Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2017 | 7.96 km | |
| Ruairi Og Hurling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2017 | 8.07 km | |
| Corner House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 8.1 km | |
| Costcutter Cushendun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 8.1 km | |
| Mary McBrides Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 8.1 km | |
| McKillops Eurospar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 8.17 km | |
| St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 8.18 km | |
| Knockmoy Fold | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 8.28 km | |
| Cafe Cova | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 29, 2018 | 8.29 km | |
| Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 8.29 km | |
| Rosie's (at Cushendall Golf Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 8.29 km | |
| St Patrick's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 8.3 km | |
| Kinneys Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 8.33 km | |
| McMullan's Central Bar Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 8.33 km | |
| Revive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 8.33 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FY8 1LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Square | 85 m | |
| Square | 90 m | |
| Square | 93 m | |
| Pier | 103 m | |
| Wood Street | 104 m | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.44 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.45 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.45 km | |
| St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station | 402 m | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.83 km | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.83 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 47.37 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.6 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.66 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FY8 1LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Salter's Bank | 1.23 km | |
| North Hollow | 1.82 km | |
| Fairhaven Lake | 2.46 km | |
| Crusader Bank | 2.76 km | |
| Granny's Bay | 2.89 km | |
| Big Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Witch Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Curtains Pond | 3.73 km | |
| Hall Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Long Bank | 3.78 km | |
| Church Scar | 3.78 km | |
| Millhill Wood | 3.93 km | |
| Long Wood | 4.02 km | |
| Kite Hall Wood | 4.06 km | |
| Lawns Wood | 4.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FY8 1LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 65.9 Mbps | 55.9 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 16 Mbps | 12.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18.7 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 12.5% | 100% | 68.4 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 87.5% | 87.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for FY8 1LQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.75006500 |
| Longitude | -3.03316700 |
| OS Easting | 331968 |
| OS Northing | 0428684 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Fylde |
| County Electorial Division | St. Annes South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Central |
| Local Authority District | Fylde |
| 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 | E07000119 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Blackpool BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lytham St Anne's BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33003870 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Fylde 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Fylde 006E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |