The postcode FY8 2BQ is located in Fylde, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. FY8 2BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FY8 2BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 FY8 2BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to FY8 2BQ is Knowles Road which is centered 97 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Our Lady Church and is 226 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.12 km away at Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) The closest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station, 406 m away.
The closest primary school to FY8 2BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 2019.
The local pub for residents of FY8 2BQ is Cushendun Hotel and is 8.08 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 8.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 1, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FY8 2BQ 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 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FY8 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FY8 2BQ
| 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 2BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 476 m |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 478 m |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2008) | 662 m |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 764 m |
| Red Rose School | Special school | 5-17 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 794 m |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School | Independent school | 2-19 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 848 m |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| AKS Lytham | Independent school | 0-19 | 2 km | |
| Lytham St Annes High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.23 km |
| Ansdell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 2.4 km |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 2, 2016) | 2.61 km |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.11 km |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.22 km | |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 14, 2021) | 3.63 km |
| Hawes Side Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 3.75 km |
| Spen Brook School | Special school | 11-17 | Outstanding (July 18, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 3.89 km |
| Armfield Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 3.97 km | |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 3.98 km |
| Thames Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 4.31 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FY8 2BQ - 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 | 6.23 km | |
| Cushendun Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2017 | 8.08 km | |
| Corner House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 8.22 km | |
| Costcutter Cushendun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 8.22 km | |
| Mary McBrides Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 8.22 km | |
| Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 8.41 km | |
| The Meadows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 8.41 km | |
| Wineflair Xpress | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 8.42 km | |
| Glendale B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 8.51 km | |
| Glendun Nursing Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 8.66 km | |
| Ruairi Og Hurling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2017 | 8.67 km | |
| St Ciaran's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 8.68 km | |
| McKillops Eurospar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 8.73 km | |
| St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 8.77 km | |
| Cheeky Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2018 | 8.82 km | |
| The Villa Farmhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2019 | 8.82 km | |
| Knockmoy Fold | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 8.84 km | |
| Cafe Cova | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 29, 2018 | 8.85 km | |
| Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 8.85 km | |
| Rosie's (at Cushendall Golf Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 8.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FY8 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Our Lady Church | 226 m | |
| St Patrick's Road South | 227 m | |
| Parish Church | 232 m | |
| St Annes Road East | 241 m | |
| Parish Church | 255 m | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.12 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.12 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.12 km | |
| St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station | 406 m | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 47.91 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.69 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FY8 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Salter's Bank | 2.03 km | |
| North Hollow | 2.08 km | |
| Fairhaven Lake | 2.57 km | |
| Crusader Bank | 2.7 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.9 km | |
| Granny's Bay | 2.95 km | |
| Kite Hall Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Witch Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Hall Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Long Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Curtains Pond | 3.52 km | |
| Millhill Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Church Scar | 3.83 km | |
| Lawns Wood | 4.04 km | |
| Foul Hole Wood | 4.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FY8 2BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.8 Mbps | 84.7 Mbps | 178.83 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.4 Mbps | 33.52 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 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 104.7 | 20.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for FY8 2BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.75606500 |
| Longitude | -3.02635200 |
| OS Easting | 332427 |
| OS Northing | 0429345 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| 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 | E33008255 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Fylde 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Fylde 006F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |