Postcode Analysis Blackpool, North West

CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates FY2 0BB — age 51, 75% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

home £149,363 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

FY2 0BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crofton Avenue, 0.2km from Churchtown in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Ingthorpe ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.

For families considering a move, FY2 0BB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for FY2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00064052 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY2 0BB. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,000

4 sales · Mean £ 187,500

Terraced

£ 120,000

14 sales · Mean £ 121,892

Semi-Detached

£ 135,750

16 sales · Mean £ 136,531

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

FY2 0BB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime15
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good204 pupils0.2 km
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Montgomery Academy

Requires Improvement1174 pupils0.3 km
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Westcliff Primary Academy

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good361 pupils0.5 km
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Moor Park Primary School

Good405 pupils0.8 km
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Kincraig Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Norbreck Primary Academy

Good603 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Albion0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Mi Casa Su Casa0.8 km
  • Bounce Play Centre0.8 km
  • New Norbreck Chippy0.8 km
  • The Atrium0.5 km
  • La Piazza II1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Italian Star0.8 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Sayers Bakery0.2 km
  • Slice Sandwich Box0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Proper Cakes by Dale0.9 km
  • un-do0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Fiveways Garage0.2 km
  • De La Warr Butchers0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Haddon Court Rest Home0.8 km
  • Norbreck Castle1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Layton2.0 km
  • Poulton-Le-Fylde3.1 km
  • Blackpool North3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ingthorpe Avenue0.1 km
  • Ingthorpe Avenue0.1 km
  • Crofton Avenue0.1 km
  • Bispham Village0.2 km
  • Montgomery High School0.2 km