FY2 0BW is a mixed residential area on Highcroft Avenue, 0.5km from Churchtown in Blackpool. Administratively it sits within Ingthorpe ward and the Blackpool North and Cleveleys constituency.
For families considering a move, FY2 0BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for FY2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00064051 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHCROFT AVENUE, FY2 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHCROFT AVENUE, FY2 0BW.
231
43
£ 34,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY2 0BW 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 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY2 0BW. The average age is 43.2. 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
£ 122,000
13 sales · Mean £ 127,496
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around FY2 0BW is moderate at 81 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
Kincraig Primary School
Montgomery Academy
Moor Park Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Westcliff Primary Academy
Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Albion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bounce Play Centre0.8 km
- Nibbles @ Carleton1.0 km
- The Atrium0.8 km
- BJFF Development Centre0.8 km
- Crunchy0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Sayers Bakery0.8 km
- Canton Chef0.5 km
- Food 2 Go0.7 km
- Wok Spice1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- De La Warr Butchers0.8 km
- Lucelas LTD0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Fiveways Garage0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Layton2.0 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde2.6 km
- Blackpool North3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kincraig Road0.2 km
- Kincraig Road0.2 km
- Dumfries Close0.2 km
- Pinewood Avenue0.3 km
- Dumfries Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: FY20BW · Data under Open Government Licence