FY3 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Benedict Drive, 0.2km from High Cross in Poulton-le-Fylde. Administratively it sits within Hardhorn with High Cross ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.
For serious buyers, FY3 0AF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for FY3 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00129747 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENEDICT DRIVE, FY3 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENEDICT DRIVE, FY3 0AF.
472
37
£ 46,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: FY3 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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
FY3 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £324k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for FY3 0AF. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
15 sales · Mean £ 320,096
Terraced
£ 136,950
9 sales · Mean £ 126,166
Semi-Detached
£ 137,500
1 sales · Mean £ 137,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
FY3 0AF has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Baines School
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Highfurlong School
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Boundary Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- THE CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- NORMOSS PHARMACY0.8 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Premier Store Normoss Motors0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newton Arms0.9 km
- Miller And Carter0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Seniors0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- BAKE 'N' BUTTIES0.9 km
- FURAMAR CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poulton-Le-Fylde1.7 km
- Layton2.1 km
- Blackpool North3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Baines High School0.4 km
- Baines High School0.4 km
- Highcross Avenue0.4 km
- Highcross Avenue0.4 km
- Baines HS school only0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: FY30AF · Data under Open Government Licence