FY2 0BL is a mixed residential area on Epping Close, 0.3km from Churchtown in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Ingthorpe ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY2 0BL represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for FY2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00064068 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EPPING CLOSE, FY2 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EPPING CLOSE, FY2 0BL.
216
42
£ 34,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY2 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
FY2 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY2 0BL. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
14 sales · Mean £ 115,210
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY2 0BL is moderate at 78 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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Academy
Kincraig Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff Primary Academy
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Moor Park Primary School
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Norbreck Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Proper Cakes by Dale0.8 km
- De La Warr Butchers0.7 km
- Lucelas LTD0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Albion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bounce Play Centre0.9 km
- The Atrium0.8 km
- BJFF Development Centre0.6 km
- Crunchy0.4 km
- Sweet Zen0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Sayers Bakery0.7 km
- Canton Chef0.5 km
- Food 2 Go0.6 km
- Thai Thip0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton2.1 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde2.8 km
- Blackpool North3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
- Fairfax Avenue0.2 km
- Glenfield Avenue0.2 km
- Ashfield House0.3 km
- Pinewood Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY20BL · Data under Open Government Licence