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.
CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTON AVENUE, FY2 0BB.
244
51
£ 34,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Montgomery Academy
Westcliff Primary Academy
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Moor Park Primary School
Kincraig Primary School
Norbreck Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Albion0.2 km
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Haddon Court Rest Home0.8 km
- Norbreck Castle1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: FY20BB · Data under Open Government Licence