The postcode FY8 3BQ is located in Fylde, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. FY8 3BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FY8 3BQ 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 3BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to FY8 3BQ is Vicarage Close which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heyhouses CEPS and is 93 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.2 km away at Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) The closest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station, 697 m away.
The closest primary school to FY8 3BQ (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 3BQ is Cushendun Hotel and is 8.29 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 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 1, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 49.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 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 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FY8 3BQ 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 3BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FY8 3BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FY8 3BQ
| 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 3BQ - 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) | 156 m |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2008) | 577 m |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 626 m |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 810 m |
| The St Anne's College Grammar School | Independent school | 2-19 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Red Rose School | Special school | 5-17 | Outstanding (February 22, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Clifton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| AKS Lytham | Independent school | 0-19 | 2 km | |
| Lytham St Annes High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| Ansdell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 2.22 km |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 2, 2016) | 2.39 km |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 2.96 km |
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.19 km | |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 14, 2021) | 3.5 km |
| Hawes Side Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 3.64 km |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 7, 2021) | 3.71 km |
| Spen Brook School | Special school | 11-17 | Outstanding (July 18, 2019) | 3.72 km |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 3.81 km |
| Armfield Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 3.95 km | |
| Thames Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 4.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FY8 3BQ - 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 | 6.48 km | |
| Cushendun Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2017 | 8.29 km | |
| Corner House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2018 | 8.43 km | |
| Costcutter Cushendun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 8.43 km | |
| Mary McBrides Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 8.43 km | |
| Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 8.72 km | |
| The Meadows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 8.72 km | |
| Wineflair Xpress | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 8.73 km | |
| Glendale B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 8.82 km | |
| Glendun Nursing Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 8.88 km | |
| St Ciaran's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 8.92 km | |
| Ruairi Og Hurling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2017 | 8.99 km | |
| Cheeky Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2018 | 9 km | |
| The Villa Farmhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2019 | 9 km | |
| McKillops Eurospar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 9.04 km | |
| St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 9.09 km | |
| Knockmoy Fold | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 9.16 km | |
| Cafe Cova | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 29, 2018 | 9.16 km | |
| Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 9.16 km | |
| Rosie's (at Cushendall Golf Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 9.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FY8 3BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Heyhouses CEPS | 93 m | |
| Heyhouses CEPS | 104 m | |
| Parish Church | 149 m | |
| Mayfield Road | 174 m | |
| Parish Church | 195 m | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.2 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.2 km | |
| Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) | 3.2 km | |
| St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station | 697 m | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.62 km | |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station | 2.62 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 47.99 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.57 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 65.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FY8 3BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Salter's Bank | 2.3 km | |
| North Hollow | 2.37 km | |
| Fairhaven Lake | 2.53 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Granny's Bay | 2.87 km | |
| Crusader Bank | 2.89 km | |
| Kite Hall Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Long Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Witch Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Hall Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Curtains Pond | 3.34 km | |
| Millhill Wood | 3.59 km | |
| Lawns Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Church Scar | 3.74 km | |
| Foul Hole Wood | 3.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FY8 3BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 49.2 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.2 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% | 16 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 52.8 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for FY8 3BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.75736900 |
| Longitude | -3.02200100 |
| OS Easting | 332716 |
| OS Northing | 0429486 |
| 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: Communal 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 | 5B2 |